US Government Considers Expanding Travel Ban to Over 30 Countries

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US Government Considers Expanding Travel Ban to Over 30 Countries

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US Government Considers Expanding Travel Ban to Over 30 Countries

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US plans to expand travel ban to over 30 countries, officials indicate.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem emphasizes vetting concerns.
The expansion follows a shooting incident involving an Afghan national.
Countries like Kenya and Nigeria are among potential candidates for the ban.

The United States is considering expanding its travel ban to include more than 30 countries, as stated by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem during an interview on Fox News' 'The Ingraham Angle.' She confirmed that while she wouldn't specify the exact number, it exceeds 30, and President Donald Trump is actively evaluating which nations to add to this list, according to Indiatimes, AA, and Los Angeles Times.

Noem indicated that the justification for the travel ban is rooted in concerns about allowing entry from countries without stable governments or the capacity to vet individuals adequately. "If they don't have a stable government there, why should we allow people from that country to come here?" she expressed, emphasizing safety amid rising migration concerns following a recent shooting incident that resulted in the injury of National Guard members by an Afghan national who was previously granted asylum in the U.S., according to Reuters and Africa News.

Indiatimes and Dawn.