Summary
After a meeting with President Trump, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem proposed expanding a travel ban to more countries due to criminal activity concerns. The travel ban could target countries already under review by U.S. immigration authorities for national security threats. The specific countries involved have not yet been announced.
Key Facts
- Kristi Noem met with President Trump and recommended expanding a travel ban.
- The proposed ban targets countries linked to criminal activity in the U.S.
- A recent shooting in Washington, D.C. by an Afghan national prompted the recommendation.
- President Trump widened a travel ban on 19 countries, mainly labeled as third-world and failed states.
- The U.S. is reviewing green card holders from countries of concern, such as Afghanistan, Iran, and Venezuela.
- The Department of Homeland Security will announce the specific countries included in the plan.
- The travel ban aims to prevent foreign nationals linked to terrorism and security threats from entering the U.S.
