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Trump Administration Reopens Student Visas, Demands Social Media Transparency

6/20/2025

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The Trump administration has reopened student visa applications with heightened scrutiny, requiring applicants to make their social media profiles public. This move aims to weed out individuals with potential ties to terrorism or hostile views. The decision comes on the heels of a crackdown on Harvard University over accusations of endorsing violence and antisemitism.

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The Trump administration has reopened student visa applications with heightened scrutiny, requiring applicants to make their social media profiles public. This move aims to weed out individuals with potential ties to terrorism or hostile views. The decision comes on the heels of a crackdown on Harvard University over accusations of endorsing violence and antisemitism.