Trump Admin Mandates 5-Year Social Media History for US Tourist Visas

• The Trump administration proposed requiring a 5-year social media history for travelers entering the US under the Visa Waiver Program.
• This proposal, published in the Federal Register, aims to "enhance security" and allows for public input for 50 days.
• Visitors would also need to provide phone numbers, email, biometrics (face, fingerprint, DNA, eyes), and family information.
• While Indians are not under the Visa Waiver Program, the US Embassy in India already requires 5 years of social media usernames for visa applicants.
• Critics argue the move could "chill travel and expression" and force self-censorship, though the CBP states not having an account won't negatively impact applications.

Why It Matters: New US visa rules demand social media history, creating travel barriers.