Why travel ban now?

TRAVEL BAN IS LINKED TO EXPECTED INCREASED PRESSURE ON ISIS

TERRORIST ACTIVITY MAY ESCALATE

While we see the hysteria created by the administration's temporary ban on travel from Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Yemen, Iraq, Syria and Iran. It should be noted than only Iran has a functioning government. How can anyone coming from those countries be properly vetted if the originating country is in a state of chaos? While this is advertised as a temporary ban, depending on events, it may last indefinitely.

If we remember correctly, Trump has promised to take action against ISIS and Al Qaeda. He also has asked his military leaders to report back with a plan or plans in the next 30 days. What occurred this past weekend may be an indication what the future holds for the region and countries affected by the travel ban. This weekend's raid in Yemen, a combination  air and ground attack on an Al Qaeda hideout, may just be a preliminary to what is likely to come in the next few months. While drone strikes have been effective they have not eliminated the threat. Many fear an all out war with large numbers of U.S. troops on the ground, as this may play into extremists' hope of spreading their cause. Many small in and out operations focused on the leadership is a good start to weakening the extremists to the point that the local governments will be able to retake control.

If the plan is to take out every identifiable leader of the radical Islamic movement by small individual operations the only retaliation left to the enemy will be to attempt terrorist attacks in the home countries of the attackers. This has been predicted by most analysts, who expect an increase in terrorist attacks as ISIS and Al Qaeda are decimated. A travel ban will help to make it more difficult to get into our country.

Trump has stated many times that as President, he would not advertise his intentions to the enemy and that he believes in the element of surprise. He also pledged to destroy ISIS and he has been doing his best to fulfill his promises. We will see in the next few months how it all works out.