The proclamation goes on to acknowledge that the countries on the restricted list have massive inadequacies where information is concerned. Our Nation cannot vet or screen people coming into our Nation when their own countries don't have records on them. Then there is the issue of individuals who pay fees to corrupt government officials in order to emigrate to another country. What documents these Nations are easy to counterfeit. All of these problems, and more, make it virtually impossible to vet those who are entering our country. Since Proclamation 10949, other countries have been identified with these same issues bythe Secretary of State, the Attorney General, the Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Director of National Intelligence.
In addition, some countries participated in what is called Citizenship by Investment (CBI) where those who were already on the restricted list could purchase citizenship in a country that was not restricted, allowing the individual to bypass travel restrictions to enter the US. To add insult to injury, the individual can, at the time of being granted CBI, conceal their actual identity and assets (or lack thereof).
Proclamation 10949 ordered the agencies involved to watch for loopholes that allow restricted persons to bypass the checks that are in place so these loopholes can be closed. Particularly how familial ties can be used to circumvent US immigration law. President Trump proclaims the following:
The US will protect its citizens from terrorist attacks, public safety threats, and other national security issues. Screening/vetting protocols play a critical role in this policy. The identify-management and information sharing standards and practices of other Nations impact the effectiveness of US immigration law.Proclamation 10949 directed the United States Government to fully restrict and limit the entry of nationals of the following 12 countries: Afghanistan, Burma, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen.The proclamation directed the United States Government to partially restrict and limit the entry of nationals of the following 7 countries: Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela. In addition Administration was directed to work with these Nations to comply with US screening, vetting, immigration, and security requirements.
After careful analysis of the reports provided, the US will continue to restrictthe following 12 countries: Afghanistan, Burma, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen; add 7 more countries to the list:Burkina Faso, Laos, Mali, Niger, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, and Syria; and fully restrict and limit the entry of individuals using travel documents issued or endorsed by the Palestinian Authority (PA). These restrictions apply to both immigrants and non-immigrants entering the US.
This proclamation will partially restrict and limit the entry of nationals of the following 4 countries: Burundi, Cuba, Togo, and Venezuela; modify restrictions on Turkmenistan; and add partial restrictions and limits to an additional 15 countries: Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Benin, Cote d Ivoire, Dominica, Gabon, The Gambia, Malawi, Mauritania, Nigeria, Senegal, Tanzania, Tonga, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. These restrictions apply to both immigrants and non-immigrants entering the US.
The proclamation also adds limitation for various reasons, such as the individual is outside the US or does not have a valid visa on the effective date of this proclamation.
Exceptions apply to any lawful permanent resident of the US, a person who holds both US citizenship and citizenship in an above named country, non-immigrant visa holders with classifications: A‑1, A-2, C-2, C-3, G-1, G-2, G-3, G-4, NATO-1, NATO‑2, NATO-3, NATO-4, NATO-5, or NATO-6; athletes or athletic teams (including coaches, support roles, and immediate relatives) involved in major sporting events as determined by the Secretary of State; special immigrant visas for government employees under 8 USC 1101(1)(27)(D); and ethnic and religious minorities facing persecution in Iran.
Exceptions will be made on a case-by-case basis by the US AG provided the national interest of the US will benefit from these individuals in events such as participating in criminal proceedings as witnesses. Exceptions by the Secretary of State and/or the Secretary of Homeland Security will also be determined on a case-by-case basis based on national interest.
Reports will be made to the President every 180 days recommending continuation, termination, modification, or supplementation to suspensions and limitations in this proclamation.
Enforcement will be through the Secretary of State, the US AG, and/or the Secretary of Homeland Security making sure all applicable laws and regulations are followed.
The effective Date of this proclamation is 12:01am EST on January 1, 2026.
The accompanyingFact Sheet President Donald J. Trump Further Restricts and Limits the Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the Security of the United Statescalls the proclamation "common sense restrictions" for our national security; it secures our borders and national interests; and helps to make the US safe again by keeping terrorists, murders, rapists, and other criminals out of our country. Based on these and other issues reported upon by his Administration, President Trump has determined that country-specific concerns can be addressed through the national interest exceptions provided in both this proclamation and in proclamation 10949. To that end, countries already identified in proclamation 10949 will remain on the list and this current proclamation will add countries recently identified.
I, for one, am glad steps are being taken to remove foreign nationals who are in our country illegally, have overstayed their visa, commit crime in our country, steal from US taxpayers, protest against our country and our form of government (if they don't like our form of government they can get a free ride home using the app to self-deport). All those people yelling "death to America" and/or carrying foreign flags to protest our Constitutional Republic need to be immediately deported. I just wish it would take effect immediately.
Construction, maintenance, and operation shall be as described in the Application, this permit, and subsequent Presidential amendments.
Construction, maintenance, and operation shall be subject to Federal, State, and local agencies and these officials are to have unrestricted access to the facility.
Federal laws and regulations are to be followed.
Adverse impacts on or disruption of the human environment are to be mitigated. Federal, State, and local permits, approvals, and authorizations are required before commencing construction activities.
GSA must inform the President (or his designee) of any decision to transfer custody and control of the Border facilities and the President must approve.
GSA is responsible for acquiring and maintaining right-of-way grants, easements, permits, or other authorizations as necessary or appropriate.
GSA will obtain concurrence of the United States Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission, United States and Mexico.
Department of State must provide notification that it has exchanged diplomatic notes with Mexico regarding authorization before construction may begin.
GSA will comply with status requests for the President.
GSA is responsible for filing reports as applicable.
Substantial changes will not be made until approved by the President and the President may revoke, terminate, or amend this notice at any time. The permit terminates if the GSA closes the border crossing permanently.
This permit does not extend rights or benefits to GSA circumventing Federal, State, or local laws.
On December 16, 2025, the White House released the statementAmerica 250: Presidential Message on the Anniversary of the Battle of the Bulgecommemorating its 81st anniversary. This battle came about because the allies thought the Nazi army was on the brink of collapse. Hitler had other ideas and decided to attempt to split the allied forces while capturing a vital port thereby forcing peace negotiations with more favorable terms for Germany:
On the frigid morning of December 16, 1944, Nazi troops numbering approximately 200,000 men launched their full-scale assault on Allied personnel resting in the Ardennes Forest. Though they initially gained ground, the Germans soon encountered the unbreakable resolve and overwhelming strength of the Allied armies. With reinforcements pouring in, more than 500,000 German and 600,000 Allied troopsincluding 500,000 American soldiersbattled in blinding snow and sub-zero temperatures for 41 excruciating days, including Christmas, as soldiers held the front lines in defense of our freedom far away from home.
The American-led Allies held firm and withstood relentless assaults, halting the German advance and inflicting devastating casualties. They secured a crucial victory, shattering the resources and manpower of the enemy and setting the stage for the Allied invasion of Germany and the eventual collapse and surrender of the Nazi regime. With 19,000 American soldiers tragically killed during the battle, the Battle of the Bulge stands as the single deadliest American military engagement of World War IIa testament to the indispensable role the United States played in securing the victory of the Allied powers and ending the war. Without the sacrifice of our American soldiers, the war would not have been won, and our world today would look drastically different.
Those are some of the exact words used by Googles censors, aka 'Orwelliancontent police,' in describing many of our controversial stories.Stories later proven to be truthful and light years ahead of the mainstream media. But because we reported those 'inconvenient truths' they're trying to bankrupt ANP.
