President Donald Trump just dropped a national security bombshell, and it’s got the woke crowd clutching their pearls. On June 9, 2025, a new travel ban will slam the door on nationals from 12 countries and tighten the screws on seven others. The move, sparked by a terror attack in Boulder, Colorado, proves actions have consequences.

Trump’s proclamation bars entry from Afghanistan, Chad, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Myanmar, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen, while Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela face partial visa restrictions, according to Daily Mail.

The decision, made with heavyweights like Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, aims to plug holes in America’s security net. It’s a bold pivot from the Biden era’s open-door policies. The Boulder attack, where Egyptian national Mohamed Soliman allegedly firebombed pro-Israel demonstrators, lit the fuse. Soliman, illegally overstaying his visa with his family, exposed glaring vetting failures. Trump’s not playing games—Egypt’s now on notice to shape up or face restrictions.

National Security Takes Center Stage

“We don’t want ‘em,” Trump declared in a video, blunt as ever. His reasoning? Countries like Iran, a terrorism sponsor, and Somalia, a jihadist hotbed, can’t be trusted to vet their travelers.

Haiti’s inclusion raises eyebrows, pinned on high visa overstay rates and a migrant surge under Biden. “Hundreds of thousands of illegal Haitian aliens flooded into the United States,” Trump said, arguing they strain communities and spike crime risks. The left will cry foul, but numbers don’t lie.

Eritrea’s on the list because its passport system is a mess, and criminal records are off-limits to U.S. officials. Same story with Afghanistan, Libya, and others—shoddy vetting and refusal to take back deportees make them liabilities. It’s not personal; it’s pragmatic.

Lessons From the Past

Trump’s been here before, slapping a travel ban on seven Muslim-majority nations in 2017, which the Supreme Court upheld. Biden scrapped it in 2021, but Trump’s back with a vengeance, citing “one terror attack after another” from visa overstayers. The man’s not wrong—Boulder’s proof.

“Very simply, we cannot have open migration,” Trump said, doubling down on vetting. His team, including Attorney General Pam Bondi and CIA Director John Ratcliffe, is reviewing Egypt’s procedures to avoid another Soliman. Progressive tears won’t change the math: weak screening equals risk.

The ban isn’t ironclad—athletes and their families get a pass for events like the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. It’s a nod to fairness, but don’t expect the X crowd to give Trump credit. They’re too busy typing “xenophobia” in all caps.

Balancing Safety and Flexibility

Countries can get off the list by tightening their vetting, and others might join if they slack off. “The United States must be vigilant,” Trump insisted, emphasizing pre-entry screening to catch threats. It’s a policy rooted in sense, not sentiment.

White House Deputy Press Secretary Abigail Jackson called the restrictions “commonsense,” targeting nations with high overstay rates or poor data-sharing. “President Trump will ALWAYS act in the best interest of the American people,” she posted on X. Critics will scoff, but most Americans want safety over sanctimony.

The seven partially restricted countries lose immigrant visas and some non-immigrant options, with the remaining visas shortened. It’s a half-measure, but it sends a message: clean up your act or lose access. The globalist set might wince, but borders aren’t suggestions.

A Response to Real Threats

“The tragedy in Boulder underscored the extreme dangers,” Trump said, tying Soliman’s attack to broader vetting failures. His national security team, including Homeland Security’s Kristi Noem, is on high alert. The left’s “diversity is strength” mantra doesn’t hold up when bombs are flying.

Trump’s critics will call this overreach, but his first-term ban worked until Biden’s team tore it down. “I restricted the entry of foreign nationals, which successfully prevented national security threats,” Trump noted. History’s on his side, even if the media won’t admit it.

The ban’s a wake-up call: vetting matters, and America’s done playing nice. Trump’s betting on safety over feelings, and most heartland folks will nod along. Turns out, protecting citizens isn’t just a slogan—it’s a duty.