Statement from the White House on Expanded Travel Restrictions to Enhance National Security

The White House today announced an essential expansion of the current administration’s travel restrictions, adding six entities and countries to the list of nations whose citizens face limitations or bans on entry into the United States. This action is a necessary step to protect national security, safeguard American borders, and ensure the proper vetting and screening of all individuals seeking entry.

The expansion, effective immediately, applies new restrictions to individuals traveling on documents issued by or endorsed by the Palestinian Authority, as well as citizens of Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, South Sudan, and Syria. These additions reflect ongoing evaluations by the Department of Homeland Security and the intelligence community regarding countries and entities that lack adequate identity management, information sharing, or security protocols.

Focus on Palestinian Authority Documents

The White House order specifically addresses individuals attempting to travel on Palestinian Authority-issued or endorsed travel documents. This category is restricted due to compromised vetting capabilities in the regions concerned and the known presence of designated foreign terrorist organizations.

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A White House statement clarified: “Several U.S.-designated terrorist groups operate actively in the West Bank or Gaza Strip and have murdered American citizens. Also, the recent war in these areas likely resulted in compromised vetting and screening abilities. In light of these factors, and considering the weak or nonexistent control exercised over these areas by the PA, individuals attempting to travel on PA-issued or endorsed travel documents cannot currently be properly vetted and approved for entry into the United States.”

Restrictions on Syria

New restrictions have also been applied to Syria. While the United States continues diplomatic engagement and coordination on security challenges, the White House noted that Syria currently “lacks an adequate central authority for issuing passports or civil documents and does not have appropriate screening and vetting measures.”

Commitment to Border Integrity

This expansion underscores President Trump’s commitment to prioritizing the security of the American homeland and ensuring that mass, unvetted migration does not pose an undue risk to American citizens. As Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard stated in support of the administration’s actions, securing our borders and stopping unvetted migration remains paramount to the nation’s security and prosperity.

The administration continues to review global security environments and will adjust entry restrictions as necessary to ensure the continuous protection of the United States.

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