Trump says Egypt excluded from travel ban because 'they have things under control'
Share this @internewscast.com


President Trump said Thursday Egypt was not included on a proclamation banning travel into the U.S. from several countries because “they have things under control.”

“Egypt has been a country that we deal with very closely. They have things under control. The countries that we have don’t have things under control,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office.

Trump had connected his second-term travel ban from 12 countries to an attack in Boulder, Colo., by an Egyptian national who had overstayed his tourist visa. Mohamed Soliman, the alleged perpetrator, has been charged with a federal hate crime after attacking a march in Colorado intended to raise awareness about Israeli hostages.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced on Wednesday it would deport Soliman and his family including his wife and five children, four of whom are minors, all of whom are Egyptian nationals.

In a video message following the announcement of Trump’s proclamation late Wednesday, Trump attempted to connect his travel ban to the Boulder attack but did not address the fact that Egypt, the home country of the perpetrator, was not on the list.

Trump’s proclamation banning travel into the United States for individuals from a dozen countries cited national security concerns.

The proclamation, which echoes a travel ban Trump instituted in his first term, fully restricts the entry of nationals from Afghanistan, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Myanmar, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen.

It also partially restricts entry into the U.S. for nationals coming from Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan and Venezuela.

The proclamation makes exceptions for nationals from all 19 of those countries who are lawful permanent residents of the United States or existing visa holders and individuals “whose entry serves U.S. national interests.”

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like

Breaking News: DHS Hikes Humanitarian Parole Fees to $1,000—What This Means for Immigrants

HARLINGEN, Texas (Border Report) — The Department of Homeland Security has introduced…

Tiny Patients at Advocate Children’s Hospital Experience Their First Halloween Celebration

CHICAGO (WGN) This October, even the smallest patients at Advocate Children’s Hospital…

Five Vehicles Involved in Rollover Collision, Crashing Into Holly Hill Residence

HOLLY HILL, Fla. – Authorities in Holly Hill are currently examining a…

Escaped Inmate Recaptured After Daring Leap from Jail Transport Van

A man described as a serious violent felon is once again in…

Jefferson County Paramedic Faces Charges for Alleged Minor Exploitation

A paramedic from Jefferson County has been suspended following his arrest on…

Dramatic Taser Deployment Ends Standoff with Armed Theft Suspect

DISCLAIMER: All individuals are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court…

Discover Heritage Day at the Historic Bogart/Bowman Cabin in Unicoi

UNICOI, Tenn. (WJHL) – This Saturday, immerse yourself in Appalachian culture amidst…

Suspect in Waffle House Shooting Surrenders to JCPD: Latest Updates on the Case

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — On Tuesday, the Johnson City Police Department…

Tragic Collision on I-8 in San Diego Claims Lives of Police Officer and Civilian Driver

In a tragic turn of events, all eastbound lanes on a segment…

Forensic Experts Investigate Human Skull Discovered at JC Golf Course; DNA Analysis Next Step

In Johnson City, Tennessee, police are delving into the discovery of a…

Tragic Loss in the Chess World: Grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky Passes Away at 29

Daniel Naroditsky, a distinguished chess grandmaster who captivated many with his skill…

Empowering Women in Business: Augusta Metro Chamber’s 2025 Signature Event Unveils New Opportunities

AUGUSTA, Ga. () – The Augusta Metro Chamber’s Women in Business Program…