Breaking News
1. Amit Shah to introduce bills for removal of PM, CMs, Ministers held on serious criminal charges in Lok Sabha today      2. Trump imposed tariffs on India to end Russia-Ukraine war, says White House      3. ‘Oil laundering’: Donald Trump’s trade czar paints India as villain in Russia-Ukraine war      4. China ready to supply fertilizer, rare-earths and tunnel machines to India      5. 3 Killed, Over 60 Injured In Aerial Firing During Pakistan's Independence Day Celebrations      6. Trump warns Russia of very severe consequences if Putin blocks Ukraine deal      7. Heavy rain batters Telangana; IMD warns of intense showers across North India      8. Massive space object could be alien probe on 'reconnaissance mission,' expert warns      9. Trump weighs major marijuana policy move that would reclassify the plant      10. Illinois Gov Pritzker pressed on billionaire status by NBC's Kristen Welker      11. 'Progressive snowflake era' over as Hollywood studios abandon woke programming      12. 'Bureau bloodbath': Trump FBI leaders face backlash after ousting key agents      13. "We'll Take Half World Down With Us": Pak Army Chief Asim Munir's Nuclear Threat In US      14. Anas Al Sharif among 5 Al Jazeera journalists killed in Israeli strike in Gaza      15. After UK and France, Australia to recognise Palestine but with condition: ‘No role for Hamas’      16. Trump's tariffs on India alarm US manufacturers: Former Governor Chris Sununu      17. Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky may get the Trump-Putin summit invite as White House considers move: Report      18. Meteorite fragment that slammed through homeowner's roof is billions of years old, predates Earth: professor      19. Trump nominates ex-Fox News host Tammy Bruce as deputy UN ambassador      20. Cuomo demands NYC mayoral hopeful 'move out immediately' from $2,300 apartment     

Trump's Controversial Pledge: The Return of the Travel Ban Sparks Debate

Former US President Donald Trump has declared his intention to reintroduce a divisive travel ban on citizens from select Muslim-majority nations if he secures a second term in the White House. Speaking at the annual summit of the Republican Jewish Coalition, Trump, 77, emphasized the ban's effectiveness during his previous tenure, asserting it prevented potential threats to national security. The initial ban, implemented in 2017, restricted entry from Iran, Libya, Somalia, Syria, Yemen, and initially, Iraq and Sudan.

Trump's Controversial Pledge: The Return of the Travel Ban Sparks Debate Image Source -www.bloomberg.com

Former US President Donald Trump has declared his intention to reintroduce a divisive travel ban on citizens from select Muslim-majority nations if he secures a second term in the White House. Speaking at the annual summit of the Republican Jewish Coalition, Trump, 77, emphasized the ban's effectiveness during his previous tenure, asserting it prevented potential threats to national security. The initial ban, implemented in 2017, restricted entry from Iran, Libya, Somalia, Syria, Yemen, and initially, Iraq and Sudan.

In response, the White House swiftly rebuked the former president's stance. Spokesperson Andrew Bates highlighted President Biden's commitment to combating Islamophobia, denouncing the ban as discriminatory and un-American. He underscored the urgent need to stand against hate, particularly given the rise in targeted attacks on American Muslims and Arab Americans.

Also Read: Maharashtra Shines With 28 Gold Medals At National Games 2023 In Goa

Trump also reaffirmed his unwavering support for Israel's efforts against Hamas, pledging to defend both nations against terrorism. He criticized the Biden administration's approach to Iran, vowing a more assertive stance. Trump's promise to prioritize peace through strength resonated with his supporters, as he sought to contrast it with what he portrayed as Biden's perceived weakness on the international stage.

Reflecting on his previous term, Trump emphasized his administration's actions in maintaining security for America, Israel, and the global community. He specifically highlighted the elimination of Qasem Soleimani, a prominent figure in Iran's military, as a significant achievement in countering terrorism.

While Trump's commitment to reenacting the travel ban and his foreign policy assertions garnered applause from his audience, the controversial nature of the ban and its potential implications continue to fuel intense debate within political circles.

Author
No Image
Author
Arijit Dutta

You May Also Like