Donald Trump can’t travel to 37 countries as a convicted felon: see which ones

Donald Trump could face travel restrictions because of his new felon status, which could complicate his presidency if he wins another term in office.

Thirty-eight nations, including the United States, ban felons from entry, according to the World Population Review. These prohibitions remain in place regardless of whether someone is allowed to keep their passport after conviction.

Countries turning away criminals include some of the United States’ strongest allies, such as the United Kingdom, Australia and Canada – the final of which will host the G7 summit of world leaders in 2025. The list also includes a number of nations at the center. of pressing foreign policy issues such as China, Israel and Mexico.

International governments can, and in some cases would choose to, make an exception for Trump if he has requested special permission as president to make a visit.

George W. Bush, who was arrested for drunk driving in the 1970s, ran into trouble with Canada’s travel restrictions during his presidency while planning an official state visit and after requesting a special waiver , he was finally allowed to enter.

In Bush’s case, which still proved boring, the circumstances were a little different: The crime happened decades earlier, was classified only as a misdemeanor, and was never tried in court (Bush admitted to driving under the influence when he was arrested and went down). with fine and temporary license suspension). It’s hard to say whether Trump’s 34 new felony convictions will be treated similarly.

If Trump were elected to another term in the White House and chose to apply for special travel exemptions, the irony would not go unnoticed.

The former president has often characterized foreigners as “criminals” and campaigned on a promise to tighten US travel restrictions, which would include closing the border and instituting travel bans on people of certain nationalities and ideologies.