Trump signs travel ban on 12 countries, citing national security

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump has signed a proclamation restricting entry into the United States from 12 countries, including Afghanistan, Haiti and Iran, according to a report published by silverbirdtv.com on 20 October 2026.

The website, which is the only source for this report, said Trump described the measure as an effort to "protect Americans from dangerous foreign actors." It did not say where or when he signed the document.

Key details of the proclamation

According to silverbirdtv.com, the proclamation is due to take effect on June 9. The report does not give a year for that date.

The website said the order also places partial restrictions on nationals of seven other countries. It named Cuba and Venezuela as examples. It did not name the remaining countries in either group.

Silverbirdtv.com reported that the statement behind the order presents the measures as a way to stop potential threats from entering the country. It said the order allows limited exceptions.

Those exempt include athletes taking part in international competitions, certain Afghan nationals, and dual nationals who hold citizenship of a country not covered by the order, according to the report.

Reaction and legal outlook

Silverbirdtv.com said the proclamation is expected to face swift legal challenges. It named civil rights groups, immigration advocates and Democratic lawmakers as likely challengers. The website did not quote any of them directly.

According to the report, critics argue that the restrictions unfairly target vulnerable populations and could harm diplomatic relations. It said Trump and his supporters maintain that the ban is necessary for national security and public safety.

What is unconfirmed

Silverbirdtv.com said U.S. authorities have not officially released the full list of countries covered by the ban and the partial restrictions. Only Afghanistan, Haiti and Iran are named for the full ban, and Cuba and Venezuela for the partial restrictions.

The report describes Trump as a former U.S. president and a Republican presidential candidate. It also says the order is part of his 2024 election campaign promises. Those descriptions sit awkwardly with its October 2026 publication date, and the report does not explain the difference. Zenga News could not verify the text of the proclamation, its signing date or its effective date independently.

Background

Silverbirdtv.com said the new order resembles a policy from Trump's first term, in 2017. That policy barred entry to citizens of several Muslim-majority countries. According to the report, it was widely criticised as a "Muslim ban."

The website said the 2017 policy led to a series of legal battles. It reported that the U.S. Supreme Court upheld a revised version in 2018.

Silverbirdtv.com did not say whether the new proclamation has been tested in court, or whether any lawsuit has been filed. It also did not say how the exemptions would be applied, or which agencies would enforce the restrictions.

Zenga News will update this report if official details of the proclamation are published.