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U.S. Denies Entry to French Scientist Over Trump Messages

3/21/2025

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A French scientist faced a shocking denial of entry to the U.S. on March 9, 2025, when immigration officials discovered critical messages about President Trump on his phone. The French government swiftly condemned the incident, raising alarms about academic freedom, while U.S. authorities insisted the decision was based on unrelated factors.

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A French scientist faced a shocking denial of entry to the U.S. on March 9, 2025, when immigration officials discovered critical messages about President Trump on his phone. The French government swiftly condemned the incident, raising alarms about academic freedom, while U.S. authorities insisted the decision was based on unrelated factors.