US State Department to Check Social Media Accounts of Foreign Journalists Applying for Visas
Summary
The US State Department will require foreign journalists applying for work visas to keep their social media accounts public for screening. The move expands stricter visa checks under the Trump administration and may also apply to certain Canadian and Mexican workers.
Key Points
- Foreign journalists seeking visas to work in the US will have their social media accounts checked and must keep them public for review.
- The policy expands existing screening rules to more visa applicants, including some workers from Canada and Mexico.
- The White House and US State Department shared the report, while the Ministry of Foreign Affairs declined to confirm details.
- US officials say the checks are meant to verify eligibility, protect national security, and prevent fraud.
