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New Delhi, Jan 30: It seems United States of America President Donald Trump is feeling the heat over his ban on people from seven Islamic nations. Trump has issued a clarification defending his decision, saying, “It is not a Muslim ban.”
In a statement posted on the social media, Trump has attacked the media saying, “We will keep America free and keep it safe, as the media knows, but refuses to say.” (Also Read: The crisis faced by seven countries banned by Donald Trump)
He also clarified that his policy is similar to that of former president Barack Obama. Following is the full text of Donald Trump’s full statement:
“America is a proud nation of immigrants and we will continue to show compassion to those fleeing oppression, but we will do so while protecting our own citizens and border. America has always been the land of the free and home of the brave.
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We will keep it free and keep it safe, as the media knows, but refuses to say. My policy is similar to what President Obama did in 2011 when he banned visas for refugees from Iraq for six months. The seven countries named in the Executive Order are the same countries previously identified by the Obama administration as sources of terror. To be clear, this is not a Muslim ban, as the media is falsely reporting....,,,
This is not about religion – this is about terror and keeping our country safe. There are over 40 different countries worldwide that are majority Muslim that are not affected by this order. We will again be issuing visas to all countries once we are sure we have reviewed and implemented the most secure policies over the next 90 days..../
I have tremendous feeling for the people involved in this horrific humanitarian crisis in Syria. My first priority will always be to protect and serve our country, but as President I will find ways to help all those who are suffering.”../
President Donald Trump has banned seven countries including Iran, Syria, Iraq, Somalia, Libya, Sudan and Yemen from the US. The order also bans Syrian refugees from entering the US, also suspending the broader refugee program....
Meanwhile, there is a possibility that Pakistan may also be included in the near future in the immigration ban list. White House Chief of Staff Reince Priebus has been quoted by the Press Trust of India, acknowledging for the first time that Pakistan was under consideration to be put in that category of nations....