Trump administration expands social media vetting to more foreign visas, report says

The Trump administration is expanding social media screening to a broader range of visa applicants, according to a report. The policy broadens existing vetting procedures for foreign nationals seeking entry to the United States. No further details on implementation have been released.

The reported expansion of social media vetting follows previous Trump administration efforts to tighten immigration screening. The policy reportedly broadens existing vetting procedures to include more visa applicants. The specific visa categories affected and the timeline for implementation remain unclear.

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