Trump administration weighs expanding travel ban to ~30 countries; DHS says list coming 'soon'
The Trump administration is reportedly considering expanding a travel ban from 19 to roughly 30 countries, multiple U.S. officials told CBS, and DHS said it will announce the additional countries "soon." After meeting with President Trump, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem publicly urged a "full travel ban" on multiple countries on X, and White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Noem is recommending widening a ban Trump announced months ago; Axios links the push to a recent USCIS review and the June proclamation that underpins the restrictions.
📌 Key Facts
- Multiple U.S. officials say the administration is considering expanding the travel ban from 19 countries to around 30.
- DHS told reporters it will be "announcing the list soon" but has not specified which countries would be added.
- After meeting with President Trump, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem publicly urged a "full travel ban" on multiple countries in a post on X (the post is quoted in reporting).
- White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Trump had already announced a travel ban covering 19 countries months ago and that Noem is recommending widening it.
- Reporters tie the recommendation to a recent USCIS review of green‑card holders from 19 "countries of concern" and to a June proclamation that underpins those restrictions.
- Both Axios and CBS News reported the administration's consideration of expansion and DHS's statement that additions will be announced soon.
📊 Relevant Data
In 2022, 39 percent of Afghan immigrants were in poverty, compared to 12 percent for the native born and 14 percent for immigrants overall.
Afghan Immigrants in the United States — Migration Policy Institute
In 2024, 25 percent of Somali immigrants lived below the poverty line, compared to 15 percent for all sub-Saharan African immigrants, 14 percent for all immigrants, and 12 percent for U.S.-born residents.
Sub-Saharan African Immigrants in the United States — Migration Policy Institute
Since the 9/11 attacks, no foreign terrorist organization has successfully directed and carried out a deadly attack inside the United States.
What is the Threat to the United States? — New America
📰 Sources (3)
- Multiple U.S. officials told CBS the administration is considering expanding the travel ban to around 30 countries (up from 19).
- Kristi Noem’s post‑meeting X statement explicitly urging a 'full travel ban' is quoted.
- DHS reiterated it will announce new additions to the list 'soon.'
- After meeting with President Trump, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem publicly urged a 'full travel ban' on multiple countries, using explicit language in a post on X.
- White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Trump had already announced a travel ban covering 19 countries months ago and that Noem is recommending widening it.
- DHS told Axios it would be 'announcing the list soon,' but did not specify which countries.
- The article ties the recommendation to last week’s USCIS review of green‑card holders from 19 'countries of concern' and references the June proclamation underpinning those restrictions.