In a primetime address to millions of Americans, President Trump misrepresented the travel restrictions he is imposing on travel between the United States and Europe.
They are severe -- but not the total suspension of travel from Europe to the US that Trump described.
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They are severe -- but not the total suspension of travel from Europe to the US that Trump described.
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Trump said "we will be suspending all travel from Europe to the United States for the next 30 days" before adding that there will be "exemptions for Americans who have undergone appropriate screenings."
In reality, all US citizens, legal permanent residents, their parents, spouses, siblings and children will be exempt from this ban. Other foreign nationals with specific circumstances are also exempt.
The restrictions are in fact very similar to those enacted vis-a-vis China.
The restrictions are in fact very similar to those enacted vis-a-vis China.
This means Americans and US permanent residents who are in Europe will still be allowed to fly to Europe and be allowed back into the United States during this 30-day period. They will simply be screened & face quarantine or restrictions on their movement in the US for 14 days.
This is not to say the President is not taking an extremely severe step, but it is NOT the all-encompassing suspension on travel between the United States and Europe that the President portrayed.
And it could leave millions with a VERY different picture of what is happening.
And it could leave millions with a VERY different picture of what is happening.
