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Trump Expands Travel Ban, Threatens World Cup Tourism

6/17/2025

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The Trump administration is set to broaden the travel ban, targeting 36 new countries mainly in Africa and Central Asia, all in the name of national security. This move could dampen World Cup tourism, as host cities brace for a surge of international visitors. Critics decry the ban as discriminatory, jeopardizing family reunification for many U.S. citizens and residents.

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Story summary

The Trump administration is set to broaden the travel ban, targeting 36 new countries mainly in Africa and Central Asia, all in the name of national security. This move could dampen World Cup tourism, as host cities brace for a surge of international visitors. Critics decry the ban as discriminatory, jeopardizing family reunification for many U.S. citizens and residents.