US moves to expand vetting of social media for visa applicants

The United States government is moving to expand the vetting of social media accounts for visa applicants as part of a broader immigration initiative under the Trump administration. The policy, which reportedly includes foreign journalists, aims to increase scrutiny of individuals seeking entry into the country.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has characterized the acquisition of a visa as a privilege rather than a right. The development follows recent communications from the White House, including social media activity by Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, highlighting the administration's focus on tightening immigration and vetting procedures.