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USA tightens visa regulations: Censorship participants beware!
New U.S. government visa restrictions target foreign officials and censors. Find out the details of the measures affecting freedom of expression.
USA tightens visa regulations: Censorship participants beware!
Today, May 28, 2025, the U.S. government implemented new visa restrictions for foreign nationals that limit the freedom of expression of Americans. This was announced by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The measures specifically target foreign officials and individuals involved in censorship of Americans. Rubio emphasizes that the lenient treatment of such people is a thing of the past. The change is seen as a response to increasing challenges to freedom of expression from foreign officials.
The U.S. State Department has made clear that it is unacceptable for foreign officials to issue or threaten to issue arrest warrants against U.S. citizens because of their social media posts. Demanding that foreign officials adopt global content moderation policies from American technology platforms or engage in censorship activities is considered a violation of U.S. sovereignty.
Consequences for those affected
The new visa restrictions extend beyond individuals. Family members of the affected individuals may also fall under these requirements. Rubio said that for too long in the past, Americans have been harassed and prosecuted by foreign authorities for exercising their right to free speech. However, further details about these measures are still open at this point.
In addition to the issue of visa restrictions, the Trump family is reported to have benefited from financial benefits during his second term. According to a New York Times report, the scale of the gains is unprecedented. In recent months in particular, the Trump family and their business associates have received $320 million in fees from a new cryptocurrency. Real estate deals worth billions of US dollars were brokered abroad.
Huge financial gains
An exclusive club called the “Executive Branch” was also founded in Washington, with membership costing $500,000. Trump received a luxury jet from Qatar valued at $200 million, exceeding the total of all foreign gifts to previous US presidents.
Experts on corruption in government may view the Trump administration as one of the most brazen abuses of power in American history. Forbes estimated Trump's net worth at $5.1 billion in March, up $1.2 billion from the previous year. Several government ethics advocates point out that the accumulation of conflicts puts Trump on the list of presidential corruption, where he occupies one of the leading places.
Overall, developments in the United States reflect both a shift in foreign policy and an unprecedented approach to economic and ethical issues. While the government is taking measures to defend freedom of expression, serious allegations are being made against leading officials.