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Summary:
On December 4, 2025, U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced that the Trump administration plans to expand its existing travel ban to include over 30 countries, up from the current 19. No specific countries were named. This announcement was made during an interview on Fox News. The news item is a brief report published in The Hindu’s e-paper on December 5, 2025.
News Article:
Trump Administration to Broaden Travel Ban, Adding More Than 30 Countries
WASHINGTON D.C. – December 5, 2025 – The Trump administration is planning to significantly expand its controversial travel ban to include more than 30 countries, according to U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
In an interview on Fox News’ “The Ingraham Angle” on Thursday, Secretary Noem stated, “I won’t be specific on the number, but it’s over 30, and the president is continuing to evaluate countries.” She declined to reveal which nations would be added to the list, which currently restricts travel from 19 countries.
The announcement is likely to spark further debate and controversy surrounding the administration’s immigration policies. Details regarding the affected countries and the timeline for implementation remain unclear.
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