On June 9, 2025, President Donald Trump’s sweeping travel ban took effect, imposing complete entry restrictions on nationals from 12 countries and partial visa suspensions on seven others. While the ban’s stated intent is to protect the U.S. from terrorism and public safety threats, a closer examination reveals complex undercurrents, economic disruptions, geopolitical tensions, and cultural ramifications, that may reshape global mobility and America’s standing in the world.
