Summary
The Trump administration is looking into adding more countries to its travel ban list after a recent shooting in Washington D.C. involving an Afghan national. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem discussed the potential expansion, and current travel restrictions already target 19 countries primarily in the Middle East and Africa. The administration has stopped processing immigration requests from Afghan nationals while reviewing security procedures.
Key Facts
- The Trump administration may expand its current travel ban to include more countries.
- Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem mentioned the possible expansion after a shooting in Washington D.C.
- The current travel ban, announced in June 2025, affects 19 countries, mostly from the Middle East and Africa.
- Seven countries on the list face partial travel restrictions, affecting certain visa types.
- After the shooting, which involved a suspect from Afghanistan, President Trump suggested increasing immigration scrutiny.
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services stopped processing immigration requests related to Afghan nationals for further security checks.
- Noem and Trump have not yet provided a specific list of new countries for the expanded ban.
- Leaked information suggests the administration was considering adding 36 more countries, mainly in sub-Saharan Africa.
