Trump could introduce ‘mandatory’ social media reviews for travelers

The Trump administration could soon require tourists from dozens of nations to hand over their social media handles before entering the country. Under a proposal from US Customs and Border Protection,

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Trump could introduce ‘mandatory’ social media reviews for travelers

The Trump administration could soon require tourists from dozens of nations to hand over their social media handles before entering the country. Under a proposal from US Customs and Border Protection, the agency would make social media history from the past five years a "mandatory" part of the screening process, as reported earlier by The New York Times.

Right now, travelers from 42 countries - including Australia, France, Germany, Japan, and the UK - can visit the US for up to 90 days without a visa. If the proposal becomes official, visitors would have to include their social media accounts when applying through the Electronic System for …

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