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New York : The question of whether the travel ban will make a return remains a topic of debate, with Trump’s supporters cheering his commitment to a tough stance on immigration and national security. However, it is clear that the issue remains contentious, reflecting the broader divisions within American politics.
In a recent address at the annual summit of the ‘Republican Jewish Coalition,’ former US President Donald Trump made a bold statement regarding his potential second term in the White House. Trump hinted at his intention to reinstate the controversial travel ban that was imposed during his previous tenure, specifically targeting individuals from certain Muslim-majority countries.
The Travel Ban Revisited
“Do you remember the travel ban?” Trump asked the audience rhetorically. He continued, “One day I will reinstate the travel ban.” This declaration reignited a contentious policy debate that had characterized his earlier presidency.
Trump’s Justification
During his address, Trump defended the original travel ban, emphasizing that it was implemented to protect the nation from individuals who posed potential threats. He asserted that the travel ban had been successful in achieving this goal. According to Trump, “Not a single incident happened in our country in four years because we kept the bad people out of our country. We threw them out.”
It’s worth recalling that in the early days of his presidency in 2017, Trump had banned the entry of people from Iran, Libya, Somalia, Syria, Yemen, Iraq, and Sudan. This move had sparked significant controversy and legal challenges.
The White House Response
In response to Trump’s statements, White House spokesman Andrew Bates highlighted President Joe Biden’s stance on the issue. In 2020, Biden had condemned the “extreme” rise in Islamophobia, describing it as a harmful disease. One of his early actions as President was to reverse his predecessor’s ban on non-American Muslims.
Bates emphasized the need to unite against hate, particularly as American Muslims and Arab Americans continued to be the targets of violence, including the tragic murder of a six-year-old boy. He stated that President Biden had taken unprecedented measures to combat Islamophobia.
Trump’s Pledges
During the summit, Trump also made several other promises. He pledged to stand united with Israel’s campaign to combat Hamas, defend both America and Israel from terrorist threats, and reverse the Biden administration’s Iran appeasement policy.
