Trump Officially Implements New Travel Ban, Bans Citizens of Several Countries

Trump Officially Implements New Travel Ban, Bans Citizens of Several Countries. This morning, President Trump’s sweeping new travel ban now fully in effect, barring citizens from a dozen countries, primarily in Africa and the Middle East.

The ban also limits entry for nationals of several other countries. The president announced the ban last week, citing national security. Frankly, we want to keep bad people out of our country.

Democrats arguing the ban is bigoted and unconstitutional. Also this morning, the president is making it clear his one-time alliance with former top ally Elon Musk is over after their split exploded on social media last week, sparked by Musk’s condemnation of the president’s signature tax and border security bill. Elon and I had a great relationship.

Uh I don’t know if it will anymore. In a weekend phone interview with Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker, President Trump said he had quote no reason to repair the partnership with Musk, adding, “I have no intention of speaking to him.” For his part, Musk deleted some posts on X in which he tried to link the president to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Musk, who headed up the Department of Government Efficiency until his departure last month, spent nearly $300 million backing Mr. Trump and Republicans in 2024. The president now warning Musk against supporting Democrats in next year’s midterm elections, telling NBC News without providing details, quote, “he’ll have to pay very serious consequences if he does that.” Republican lawmakers largely shrugging off Musk’s opposition to the bill.

I didn’t go out to craft a piece of legislation to please the richest man in the world. What we’re trying to do is help hardworking Americans who are trying to provide for their families and make ends meet. As for those hardworking families, the biggest news on the economic front today may come from far from Washington.

American and Chinese negotiators are meeting today in London to follow up on last week’s call between Presidents Trump and Xi. Their goal is to continue negotiations towards ending this tariff trade war sparked by President Trump, which continues to rattle both countries economies.Craig, our senior White House correspondent Garrett Hake for us there. Garrett, thank you. Hey, thanks for watching and don’t forget you can catch the Today Show every morning on NBC or take today when you’re on the go.Just follow the Today Podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you listen.