Trump Travel Ban Introduction In 2017, former President Donald Trump signed an executive order that became widely known as Trump’s Travel Ban. This policy restricted entry into the U.S. for citizens of several predominantly Muslim countries, igniting fierce debates over national security, immigration fairness, and religious discrimination. Though the ban was later overturned by President Joe Biden, its effects on travel, families, and U.S. foreign relations remain significant. This blog post breaks down everything you need to know—from its origins and legal battles to its lasting impact. What Was Trump’s Travel Ban? Officially titled “Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States,” Trump’s Travel Ban was introduced in January 2017 as an effort to strengthen border security. The policy targeted countries considered high-risk for terrorism . The Original Ban (2017) The first version barred citizens from seven Muslim-majority nat...