Tourists to US may be required to reveal five years of social media history

The Trump administration has proposed new rules that would require tourists visiting the US to provide five years of their social media history. This proposal would also mandate the disclosure of a five-year history of phone numbers and a ten-year history of email addresses. These regulations would apply to all new visitors, regardless of whether they are from visa-waiver countries or not. Additionally, US Customs and Border Protection is considering using facial images and geolocation data to biometrically verify the departure of foreign nationals. The stated goal is to enhance security, but the measures could negatively impact tourism and major events like the 2026 World Cup.