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<p>President Donald Trump issued a travel ban barring people in 12 countries from visiting the U.S., attributing his proclamation to national security concerns and public safety.</p>
<figure class="embed-base image-embed embed-0" role="presentation"><div class="image-embed__placeholder"><img src="https://specials-images.forbesimg.com/imageserve/6840e2e3b558b5cc3faeecaa/President-Trump-Inspects-White-House-North-Lawn-For-New-Flagpole-Placement/960x0.jpg?cropX1=0&amp;cropX2=3044&amp;cropY1=0&amp;cropY2=2027" alt="President Trump Inspects White House North Lawn For New Flagpole Placement" width="100%" height="auto"></div><figcaption><fbs-accordion><p class="color-body light-text" role="button">The proclamation was made Wednesday evening. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)</p></fbs-accordion><small>Getty Images</small></figcaption></figure>

 <div class="key-facts-element"> <p>Trump’s proclamation fully restricts travel from the countries of Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, the Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen.</p>  </div>


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The proclamation fully or partially bans travel from countries in Africa, the Middle East and South America.{ai:summary}<p>President Donald Trump announced a travel ban prohibiting entry from 12 countries, citing national security and public safety. The countries affected include Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, the Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen. </p><p>This proclamation was made on Wednesday evening. The situation is ongoing, and further updates are expected. #politics</p>

Trump Issues Travel Ban: These 12 Countries Are Affected

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