AustriaThe U.S. government under President Donald Trump is reportedly expanding social media checks for visa applicants. According to conservative outlet 'The Daily Signal,' internal documents suggest that applicants would need to make their social media profiles public, not just private. This expansion could apply to foreign journalists and students, among others. The State Department confirmed it regularly reviews visa procedures but did not explicitly confirm the new measures. Existing rules already require some visa applicants, such as students, to make their online activity publicly accessible. Additionally, the Trump administration has proposed limiting the duration of stays for foreign journalists and students, with journalists allowed up to 240 days and students limited to four years. Similar stricter entry rules for tourists, including Germans and Austrians, are expected soon, requiring them to disclose their online network usage.
Bias read (Center): The article presents both the reported plans by the Trump administration and the official response from the U.S. State Department. It does not favor one side over the other, providing information from multiple perspectives without overtly biased language or selective sourcing.
