President Trump’s administration is reportedly considering a significant expansion of its travel restrictions by banning citizens from 36 additional countries, primarily in Africa and the Caribbean, from entering the United States. What are your thoughts on the developments?
T. Zegben, Roanoke, Va.
So then what happens to the 2026 World Cup Games if some of those countries are taking part in it?
Patrice Schofield, Washington, D.C
This is a money grab, especially for the Caribbean countries. The boats are registered internationally, and the United States doesn’t benefit from them.
Vic Bam, Providence, R.I.
When Trump announced the travel ban during his first presidency, we called it racist, and folks said nah, it’s for safety reasons. Eight years later, is it still for safety reasons? Can anyone say what these countries did in the last eight years to be labeled as having security issues? And not European countries? Just countries predominantly inhabited by Black and brown folks. Interesting.
Al Pickens, Miami
His hatred for people of color is well-documented. Yet, that same demographic voted for him in 2024 in record numbers.
H. Cobb, Orlando, Fla.
It’s not a good idea to deter tourists from visiting the U.S., as they are the ones spending the money and keeping everything going. I’m just saying.