Meanwhile, Democrats are on the sidelines, wondering how to respond. Few seem willing to welcome Musk, a former donor to their party, back into the fold. But there's also the old adage that the enemy of an enemy is a friend.
President Mahamat Déby said he has told his government to "act in accordance with the principles of reciprocity" and has suspended issuing visas to US citizens."Chad has no planes to offer, no billions of dollars to give but Chad has its dignity and pride," he said in a statement.
, whose nationals are banned, had a different response and made an immediate promise to work with the US to address security issues.Somali ambassador to the US, Dahir Hassan Abdi, said: "Somalia values its longstanding relationship with the United States and stands ready to engage in dialogue to address the concerns raised."called on the US to "engage in constructive dialogue with the countries concerned".
In a statement, it appealed to the US to exercise its sovereign right to protect its borders and its citizens' security "in a manner that is balanced, evidence-based, and reflective of the long-standing partnership between the United States and Africa".The union said it remains concerned about the "potential negative impact of such measures", and added that it "stands ready to support efforts that promote understanding, resolve concerns, and strengthen cooperation".
The ban has also drawn ire from
, whose Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello warned Venezuelans in the US."We see quite a few of the amendments which are specifically aimed at stopping coercion being opposed by the supporters of the bill," he said, adding: "I don't think chances to make the bill safer have been taken."
The two MPs have added their names to a growing list of their colleagues who have suggested they will switch sides including: Tory former minister George Freeman, Tory MPs Mike Wood and Andrew Snowden, Lib Dem Brian Matthew, Labour's Jonathan Hinder, Reform UK chief whip Lee Anderson and ex-Reform MP Rupert Lowe.Labour MP Debbie Abrahams and Tory MP Charlie Dewhirst, who abstained previously, will vote against.
Labour's Karl Turner, who voted in favour at second reading, is now abstaining.Tory MP David Davis has not announced how he plans to cast his next vote, but has publicly backed a number of amendments that would make sweeping changes to the bill.