Democrats plead with Trump to reconsider ‘reckless’ proposed travel ban targeting 43 countries
Plea for Trump to reconsider ‘disgraceful’ travel ban
- House Democrats are urging President Donald Trump to reconsider his proposed travel ban targeting 43 countries, calling it “disgraceful and discriminatory”.
- The proposal would impose a total ban on citizens of 11 countries, including Afghanistan, Bhutan, Sudan and Yemen, and restrictions, such as sitting in-person visa interviews, on 32 others.
- Critics argue the ban is economically damaging and harmful to national security. They say it could potentially undermine alliances and the US's global standing.
- Concerns have been raised about the impact on international students and travellers, with universities advising students to prepare for potential disruptions.
- This proposed ban echoes Trump's 2017 executive order which banned citizens of six Muslim-majority countries from entering the US. That order faced widespread criticism and legal challenges.
