Trump Eyes Travel Ban Expansion: 36 More Countries, Ghana Included
The Trump administration is considering expanding its existing travel ban to include 36 more countries, including Ghana, according to a State Department memo highlighted by The Washington Post and other outlets. This marks a significant escalation following the reinstatement of the initial ban on 12 countries in early June. 1. Why These Countries? The memo—signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio—suggests inclusion is based on concerns like: Unreliable identity documents or weak government authority High visa overstay rates in the U.S. Reports of antisemitic or anti-American activity by nationals from these countries . 2. Countries under Review Among the 36 flagged are 25 African nations, including Ghana, Nigeria, Egypt, and Senegal, as well as countries across the Caribbean, Central Asia, and the Pacific. 3. What Happens Next? Governments of these countries have been given 60 days to submit plans addressing […]