Trump's New Travel Ban: 19 Countries Affected, Egypt Excluded

President Trump's new travel ban has sparked widespread debate. The proclamation, signed Wednesday evening, restricts travel from 19 countries, citing concerns about "foreign terrorists and other national security and public safety threats." The ban fully restricts entry from 12 nations: Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen. Seven other countries face partial restrictions. President Trump stated, "Frankly, we want to keep bad people out of our country." The timing of the ban, following the Boulder, Colorado attack, is notable. When asked why Egypt wasn't included, Trump said it's a country with which the U.S. works closely and "has things under control." The ban includes exceptions for lawful permanent residents and visa holders. The decision is sure to continue generating discussion and analysis.