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Trump Administration Proposes Social Media Checks for Tourists

12/10/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration proposed adding social media histories from the past five years to the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) for foreign tourists.
The proposal, published in the Federal Register, would cover visitors from 42 countries, including the United Kingdom and Japan.
The public has 60 days to comment, and critics warn the plan could complicate travel and raise privacy and bias concerns.

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration proposed adding social media histories from the past five years to the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) for foreign tourists.
The proposal, published in the Federal Register, would cover visitors from 42 countries, including the United Kingdom and Japan.
The public has 60 days to comment, and critics warn the plan could complicate travel and raise privacy and bias concerns.