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Trump Expands U.S. Travel Ban to 39 Countries, Framing Move as Data-Driven National Security Reset
On December 16, 2025, President Trump announced an expansion of U.S. travel restrictions from 19 to 39 countries, citing national security concerns. The policy, effective January 1, 2026, targets issues like visa overstay rates and citizenship-by-investment programs. Immigration advocacy groups criticize the changes, while supporters emphasize security and cooperation as priorities.