WASHINGTON, D.C. — Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Thursday that the Trump administration is preparing to expand its travel ban to more than 30 countries, marking one of the most sweeping immigration restrictions proposed since the National Guard shooting in Washington last month. In an interview on Fox News’s “The Ingraham Angle,” Noem said the number of additional countries would exceed 30 but declined to offer specifics, noting that President Donald Trump is “continuing to evaluate” the list.
Noem said the administration’s approach centers on whether a country can help U.S. officials vet travelers. “If they don’t have a stable government… and help us vet them, why should we allow people from that country to come here to the United States?” she said. The administration already restricts travel from 19 countries flagged as security risks, including Afghanistan, Libya, Iran, Somalia, Sudan, Venezuela, and Yemen.
Since the late-November shooting involving Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal, Trump has moved aggressively to reshape immigration policy. All pending asylum applications worldwide have been paused, and those from the 19 restricted nations now face halted case reviews, green card revocations, and potential long-term bans. Trump has further indicated the U.S. may stop issuing visas entirely to Afghan citizens, blocking pathways used by those who assisted U.S. military operations.
The administration has not confirmed whether the expanded list will include the 32 countries referenced during the interview, though officials say evaluations are ongoing.
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