Trump Imposes Sweeping New Travel Ban Amid Political Turmoil and Biden Conspiracy Claims

In a move reminiscent of his first-term immigration policies, Donald Trump has signed a sweeping new executive order that places a full travel ban on twelve countries and restricts travel from seven others. The decision, effective June 9, 2025, comes amid escalating tensions with former ally Elon Musk and renewed efforts to discredit President Joe Biden and his administration.

New Executive Order Targets National Security Concerns

The newly signed memorandum, titled “Reviewing Certain Presidential Actions,” not only bans entry for travelers from countries like Iran, Yemen, and Libya, but also raises broader political stakes by questioning the legitimacy of Biden’s presidency. Trump’s memo directs the Attorney General to investigate “who actually ran the country” during Biden’s tenure, alleging a cover-up involving cognitive decline and misuse of presidential signature authority.

“This conspiracy marks one of the most dangerous and concerning scandals in American history,” the memo states.

The executive action also claims that Biden’s aides used an autopen to sign key documents without proper oversight, effectively bypassing presidential decision-making.

Full and Partial Travel Bans by Country

The full ban, which includes both immigrants and non-immigrants, targets the following countries:

• Afghanistan

• Burma (Myanmar)

• Chad

• Republic of the Congo

• Equatorial Guinea

• Eritrea

• Haiti

• Iran

• Libya

• Somalia

• Sudan

• Yemen

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Meanwhile, partial restrictions apply to:

• Burundi

• Cuba

• Laos

• Sierra Leone

• Togo

• Turkmenistan

• Venezuela

Certain exemptions remain, including for individuals deemed to serve “U.S. national interests,” though these are expected to be narrowly applied. For example, it remains unclear whether filmmakers like Iran’s Jafar Panahi—a previous Palme d’Or winner—would be granted entry for major film award events such as the Oscars or Golden Globes.

Linking Immigration Policy to Domestic Incidents

The White House stated that the bans were partially motivated by a recent Molotov cocktail attack in Boulder, Colorado, allegedly carried out by immigrant Mohamed Soliman. However, critics quickly noted inconsistencies: Soliman is Egyptian, and Egypt is not on the banned list. The narrative nevertheless played into Trump’s familiar themes of strict immigration control and national security.

Political Distraction or Strategic Shift?

The timing of the executive order coincides with Trump’s ongoing feud with Elon Musk, once a close supporter and top campaign donor. In recent days, Musk has publicly criticized Trump’s spending policies, referring to his signature projects as the “Big Beautiful Bill.”

Meanwhile, Trump has focused his attacks on Biden, reviving unsubstantiated claims about “clones” and “robotic doubles,” likely to appeal to his base. In his public statements, Trump insisted that “we cannot have open migration from any country where we cannot safely and reliably vet and screen.”

Media and Public Response

Despite the sweeping nature of the policy, mainstream media coverage has been limited. While CNN offered brief reporting, Fox News and MSNBC largely ignored the development. The BBC, however, provided in-depth coverage, including analysis of the geopolitical and humanitarian consequences of the ban.

With domestic political chaos, disputes between influential tech billionaires, and Trump’s aggressive posturing, the broader implications of the travel ban remain to be fully seen.