Foreigners who 'censor' Americans face visa ban
May 29, 2025
|The Morning Standard
Latest policy could target officials regulating US-based tech firms
The United States will begin imposing visa bans on foreign nationals accused of censoring Americans, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Wednesday, signaling a sharp escalation in the country's pushback against perceived overreach by foreign governments.
Rubio did not cite specific incidents or countries, but suggested the policy could target officials regulating US-based tech companies. The move follows increasing friction between the US and some of its allies over content moderation on American social media platforms.
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