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Just a few days after an illegal alien firebombed a pro-Israeli rally in Colorado, President Trump has taken action, banning travel from 12 countries.
The President signed the executive order on Wednesday evening, citing security risks. In a video on Truth Social, Trump said this is the result of the Colorado firebomb attack, committed by an Egyptian who overstayed his visa.
"The recent terror attack in Colorado has underscored the extreme dangers posed to our country by the entry of foreign nationals who are not properly vetted, or those who come here temporarily and overstay their visas…we do not want them," Trump said.
That attack resulted in 15 injuries and landed Mohamed Soliman in jail facing federal hate crime charges.
The travel ban extends to countries that are deemed as ‘high risk’ for terrorism. Included are Iran, Libya, Somalia, Yemen, Afghanistan, Haiti and Sudan.
Other countries will have limited restrictions for entry, such as Cuba and Venezuela.
Trump added this is about protecting Americans.
"Very simply, we cannot have open migration from any country, where we cannot reliably and safely vet and screen those who seek to enter the United States," he said.
The move is similar to one made during his first term, where he banned travel from multiple Middle East countries.
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