Trump Administration Proposes Mandatory Social Media Disclosure for Visa Waiver Travelers
The Trump administration has proposed a new requirement for travelers from countries participating in the Visa Waiver Program to disclose their social media history from the past five years. This proposal, published by U.S. Customs and Border Protection in the Federal Register, would affect citizens from 42 countries, including the United Kingdom, Australia, and Japan, who use the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) to visit the U.S. for up to 90 days without a visa. Currently, ESTA applicants provide basic personal information, but the new proposal would make social media disclosure mandatory, along with additional personal data such as phone numbers, email addresses, and family details. This move aligns with the Trump administration's broader efforts to tighten immigration controls and enhance security screening. 
