Donald Trump’s recent travel ban is criticized as a means of normalizing cruelty rather than a genuine security measure, with the administration justifying it by claiming the need for reliable vetting from certain countries. Countries like Myanmar, which are experiencing violence and unrest, are included despite no history of terrorist incidents linked to them, while nations like Egypt and Saudi Arabia are notably absent from the list. The ban is portrayed as a political strategy aimed at instilling fear and reinforcing an anti-empathy narrative among Trump’s base, targeting vulnerable populations fleeing persecution.
