Trump Administration Reportedly Considers Broad Travel Bans for Up to 43 Nations

Proposals include a three-tiered system of restrictions, with some countries facing outright visa bans and others given time to address U.S. concerns.

An internal memo reveals plans for a 'red list' of 11 nations, including Afghanistan, Iran, and Syria, whose citizens may face a complete U.S. visa ban.
A second 'orange list' includes 10 countries such as Russia and Myanmar, where visa issuance would be severely restricted, with exceptions for wealthy business travelers.
A 'yellow list' of up to 26 nations would require governments to address U.S. security concerns within 60 days or face stricter travel limits.
The proposed restrictions echo policies from Trump's first term, which included travel bans targeting majority-Muslim countries, some of which were upheld by the Supreme Court.
The lists are not finalized and require approval from the Trump administration and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, with potential revisions expected.