As promised during his campaign, President Donald Trump is reviving his “ famous ” travel ban policy from his first term, citing threats to national security to block out entire nationalities from entering the U.S.

Trump framed the new restrictions, which primarily target African and Asian countries, as necessary to fortify national security and combat terrorism.

President Donald Trump cited a range of reasons for placing 19 countries under new travel bans or restrictions in the U.S. They include allegations of lax screening of travelers, “a significant terrorist presence” in its territory,