In this powerful episode of Chilling With The Chaplins, “Trump’s Expanded Travel Ban: What It Means for 36 More Countries | Episode 156,” we unpack the Trump administration’s latest move to expand the travel ban to 36 additional countries.

What’s honestly behind this decision? How will it impact families, businesses, and international relationships in 2025?

Lady Siza brings a global South African perspective on how these bans affect African and Caribbean travelers. At the same time, Coach LJ breaks down the political strategy and potential economic ripple effects of this expanded policy. We also examine how this impacts immigrants, entrepreneurs, and everyday travelers, particularly those from Africa, the Caribbean, and Asia.

As the episode unfolds, “Trump’s Expanded Travel Ban: What It Means for 36 More Countries | Episode 156” reveals how these policies may reshape America's image globally while raising challenging questions about national security versus national exclusion.

🔍 What You Will Learn:

✅ Why the travel ban is expanding now, and what triggered it

✅ How the affected countries are responding diplomatically

✅ The humanitarian, legal, and economic consequences

✅ The ripple effects on families, business owners, and entrepreneurs

✅ Whether this aligns with America’s stated values in 2025

⏱️ Time Stamps:

0:00 – Intro

1:28 – Trump’s Travel Ban Expanded

5:58 – Why These Countries?

7:10 – What Is The Real Cost?

8:18 – The Justification Behind the Full Suspension

12:42 – How Do You Call It National Security When It Feels Like National Exclusion?

14:48 – The Ban Is More About Political Narrative Than Real Threat

15:57 – Do You Believe This Ban Increases US Safety or Unnecessarily Targets Specific Groups?

Do you think expanding travel bans makes America safer, or does it further isolate the country? Let us know your thoughts in the comments, DM us on Instagram, or share your take on X!

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