Trump Administration Tightens Visa Rules Over Online Activity

Since Donald Trump resumed his responsibilities as President of the United States for a second term, his administration has been making a series of decisive and impactful policy changes. A major area of focus has been immigration, where the U.S. government has taken a notably stringent approach. In line with this, a new and sensational decision has been announced.

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has declared that individuals who post racially offensive or discriminatory content on social media platforms may be denied visas or green cards. This measure applies to a wide range of applicants, from student visa seekers to green card aspirants. The USCIS stated that social media accounts of all such individuals will now be closely monitored.

Kristi Noem, Secretary of Homeland Security, issued a warning stating that anyone coming to the United States with intentions that could be seen as anti-Semitic violence or support for terrorism should reconsider their plans. She emphasized the administration’s commitment to preventing such elements from entering the country.

Furthermore, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio revealed that visas of 300 individuals were cancelled last month alone due to inappropriate posts on social media. He clarified that non-citizens of the United States do not have the same rights as American citizens. Visa issuance or denial, he added, is not subject to judicial discretion but is determined solely by the policies of the administration.

The United States has also reiterated that any support for groups officially classified as terrorist organizations by the U.S.—including Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, Hezbollah in Lebanon, and the Houthi movement in Yemen—will be regarded as anti-Semitic activity. The government cautioned that even promoting or posting content supportive of such groups on social media could lead to severe consequences.