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Across the globe, reactions have been mixed. Somalia officials have pledged cooperation to address security issues, while Venezuela's government has condemned the restrictions, calling the U.S. government a "fascist state." Maduro’s interior minister even warned citizens against traveling to the U.S., accusing the Trump administration of persecution. Meanwhile, some allies of Maduro expressed frustration over the policy.
On Capitol Hill, Democratic lawmakers criticized the proclamation, alleging it fosters bigotry and xenophobia. The controversy underscores how immigration policy remains a deeply polarized issue in American politics.