✈️ Trump’s New Travel Ban Goes Into Effect
📍 Source: USA Today
President Donald Trump’s new travel ban, which took effect at 12:01 a.m. ET on 9 June, blocks citizens from 12 countries — including Iran, Libya, and Yemen — from entering the US. Seven more nations will face partial restrictions. Trump claims the move is to protect the US from “foreign terrorists,” citing concerns over poor visa security, weak criminal checks, and overstayed visas. He pointed to a recent attack in Colorado as justification, although the attacker’s country, Egypt, is not included in the ban.
Sentiment: 🚨 Divisive / controversial
Media bias:
- USA Today: Warns of human rights and legal challenges.
- The Guardian (similar angle): Frames it as “xenophobic fear-mongering.”
- Breitbart (contrast): Applauds Trump’s stance on “national security first.”
Political reaction:
- 🔗 AOC – “Racist policy from a racist man.”
- 🔗 GOP account – “It’s common sense border protection.”
- 🔗 Public tweet – “This is 2016 all over again.”