The White House has rejected claims that the U.S. government is considering a travel ban on 43 countries, including Antigua & Barbuda, Dominica, and St. Kitts and Nevis.

Reports from the New York Times suggested that severe travel restrictions could be introduced as part of an ongoing visa policy review. However, during a State Department briefing on Tuesday, spokeswoman Tammy Bruce denied the existence of an official list of countries under consideration.

“What people are looking at over these last several days is not a list that exists here that is being acted on,” Bruce clarified. While she acknowledged that a review is underway as part of the president’s executive order, she confirmed that no decisions have been made regarding travel restrictions for specific nations.

Bruce explained that the review’s primary objective is to assess measures that could enhance national security. “There is a review for us to look at the nature of what’s going to help keep America safer in dealing with the issue of visas and who’s allowed into the country,” she stated.

Over the weekend, Antigua and Barbuda’s Prime Minister addressed concerns stemming from the New York Times article, which suggested that the twin-island nation could be subject to new travel restrictions. He confirmed that Antigua’s ambassador to Washington, Sir Ronald Sanders, has been instructed to seek clarification from U.S. authorities.

While acknowledging that the U.S. has the final say on its immigration policies, the Prime Minister expressed confidence that Antigua and Barbuda’s strict adherence to international regulations—particularly regarding its Citizenship by Investment Program (CIP)—would demonstrate the country’s commitment to transparency and security.