The previous administration never ever compiled a list of countries from which immigration would be heavily prohibited/restricted.  THAT DID NOT HAPPEN.  The previous administration never intended for that list to be used to abuse human rights and enable state-sponsored hatred and bigotry.

Also as a reminder:  it is the Republicans who embrace banning Muslims and are celebrating that Trump found a "legal" way to achieve that goal.  Democrats continue to find the whole idea repulsive.

Finally, it is Trump who is taking full advantage of his popularity with Republicans to ensure his wealth is increased  That is why the list was embraced - it conveniently missed the countries from which Trump profits.