President Trump Expands Travel Ban To 6 More Countries

President Trump Expands Travel Ban To 6 More Countries

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The video discusses the U.S. travel restrictions on certain countries, primarily affecting Muslim populations. Acting Secretary Chad Wolf cites technology and information-sharing issues as reasons for the ban. The policy, initially a campaign pledge, has expanded to include several countries. Political figures like Sheila Jackson Lee criticize the ban as discriminatory. Despite an increase in waivers, the backlog of applications grows. Speaker Nancy Pelosi plans to introduce the No Ban Act to prevent visa restrictions based on religion or nationality.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which countries are specifically mentioned as having diversity visas blocked by the US?

Kyrgyzstan and Nigeria

Sudan and Tanzania

Iran and Yemen

Libya and North Korea

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What is the primary reason given for the visa restrictions on certain countries?

Economic sanctions

Issues with technology and information sharing

Political disagreements

Environmental concerns

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who criticized the visa restrictions as discriminatory?

Democratic Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee

Acting Secretary Chad Wolf

President of the United States

Speaker Nancy Pelosi

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has been the trend in the number of waivers granted by the US?

Fluctuating randomly

Increasing significantly

Remaining constant

Decreasing steadily

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the No Ban Act introduced by Speaker Nancy Pelosi?

To increase visa fees

To prevent visa restrictions based on religion or nationality

To enhance border security

To promote international trade