Olympics Chaos: Trump’s Travel Ban Sparks Global Outrage as 12 Nations Blocked from USA

Olympics Bombshell: Trump Travel Ban Stuns World Ahead of LA 2028 & World Cup

With the world gearing up for a summer of historic sporting spectacle, a shock executive order from President Donald Trump has ignited diplomatic aftershocks that could derail the world’s biggest games.

In a move that some are calling “a national security safeguard” and others “a diplomatic disaster,” Trump signed off on a sweeping travel ban blocking citizens from 12 countries from entering the United States — just days before the FIFA Club World Cup, and months ahead of the World Cup and 2028 Olympics.

“I must act to protect the national security and national interest of the United States and its people,” Trump declared in his official statement.

The 78-year-old president then took to Truth Social in a fiery video, blaming the recent Colorado attack at a pro-Israel rally as proof of what he called the “extreme dangers” of allowing foreign nationals entry without intense vetting.

“There are millions and millions of these illegals who should not be in our country,” Trump claimed.

Curiously, the Egyptian national accused of the Colorado attack is not from one of the 12 banned countries.

Who’s Out? The 12 Nations Barred from Entering the US

Citizens from the following countries are fully banned starting Monday, 9 June:

• Afghanistan
• Myanmar
• Chad
• Congo-Brazzaville
• Equatorial Guinea
• Eritrea
• Haiti
• Iran
• Libya
• Somalia
• Sudan
• Yemen

Notably, Iran, which has already qualified for the World Cup, is still expected to compete under the “sporting exemption” clause — though fans and families will be left behind.

Who’s Half-In? Seven Nations Facing Partial Restrictions

Alongside the hard bans, these seven countries face strict travel limitations:

• Burundi
• Cuba
• Laos
• Sierra Leone
• Togo
• Turkmenistan
• Venezuela

The policy outlines exemptions for “athletes or members of athletic teams, including coaches and support staff,” but not their families — a bitter pill for competitors hoping for moral support on the world stage.

Olympic Dreams at Risk?

With the 2028 Olympic Games set to be hosted in Los Angeles, many are asking whether Trump’s hardline stance could cast a shadow over the games.

Given that Trump’s term runs through the summer of 2028, the policy could still be in full force during the Olympics — potentially excluding family members, fans, and support networks from attending.

While athletes are still allowed, critics argue the spirit of international unity is at risk.As the world waits to see how global federations react — and whether legal challenges are imminent — one thing is clear: Trump’s Olympics travel ban is already shaping up to be one of the most politically charged moves in modern sports history.