How many countries are now subject to Trump's expanded travel ban as of January 1, 2026?

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Trump's December 16, 2025 proclamation (effective January 1, 2026) expanded the travel ban from 19 to 39 countries. The expansion added 20 new countries including Burkina Faso, Laos, Mali, Niger, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, and Syria, plus restrictions on individuals holding Palestinian Authority-issued travel documents. Of the 39 total, 19 face full entry suspensions, while 20 have partial restrictions based on visa categories and vetting deficiencies.

How many countries are now subject to Trump's expanded travel ban as of January 1, 2026?

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