U.S. Proposal: Foreign Visitors Must Share Social Media Information

The Trump administration is reportedly aiming to implement a new policy that mandates foreign visitors, originating from numerous countries, to reveal their social media history as part of the entry process into the United States.

This strategy encourages sharing additional personal data like social media usernames, a measure thought to enhance national security. Camilo Montoya-Galvez, an immigration reporter for CBS News, is following the developments closely and provides further insights into the implications of this initiative.

While the exact list of countries affected by these proposed changes hasn't been fully disclosed, the plan is expected to apply to nations currently part of the Visa Waiver Program or those with other types of similar agreements with the U.S.

The intention behind such a policy is to bolster border security by attempting to preemptively identify potential risks through the applicants' digital and social footprints.