Governor Kristi Noem said the Trump administration plans to expand its travel ban, increasing the list from 19 countries to more than 30. She made the comments during an interview on Fox News' The Ingraham Angle, saying the president is still evaluating which countries to add. Noem did not identify any specific nations or give a timeline for implementation. Details remain under review by administration officials.
U.S. Plans To Expand Travel Ban To More Than 30 Countries, Noem Says
06:28 PM, 12/05/2025
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