US Travel Ban Expands to 39 Nations: New Restrictions Take Effect Jan 1

• President Donald Trump expanded the US travel ban from 19 to 39 countries with full or partial restrictions.
• Seven new countries face full bans, and 15 others partial restrictions, citing security deficiencies.
• The expanded ban, effective January 1, aims to protect US national security.
• Exceptions apply for lawful permanent residents, existing visa holders, diplomats, and specific categories.
• Reasons include high visa overstay rates, unreliable records, corruption, and lack of cooperation.

Why It Matters: Trump expands US travel ban to 39 countries, citing national security concerns and screening deficiencies.