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Trump's Proposed Policy for World Cup Visitors to Disclose Social Media Histories Labeled as 'Alarming'
A newly proposed requirement for World Cup fans traveling to the US to hand over personal social media account information has been branded "profoundly unacceptable."
Compulsory Disclosure for ESTA Applicants
According to the proposal, visitors from 42 countries—including the UK—who use the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) would be required to submit information about online accounts they have maintained in the last five-year period. Until now, submitting this data was optional.
"The US government's proposed measures are profoundly unacceptable," said Ronan Evain, head of Football Supporters Europe. "Free speech and the right to privacy are universal human rights. No supporter surrenders those rights just because they cross a border."
He added, "This policy creates a climate of fear of surveillance that fundamentally opposes the inclusive atmosphere the tournament is supposed to represent and it must be rescinded at once."
Roots in an Earlier Presidential Directive
The plan stems from an presidential directive issued by former President Trump in January that aims "to ensure that all foreign nationals wishing to enter the US are vetted and screened to the maximum degree possible."
Official Response and Justification
A representative for US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) provided clarification on the issue. "This is not a change on this subject for those traveling to the country," the official stated. "It is not a final rule, it is merely the first step in starting a discussion to have additional measures to keep the public secure."
The spokesperson added, "We are continuously evaluating how we vet those entering the country, particularly after the terrorist attack in the capital. The measure is in line with the earlier Executive Order to vet those who are entering this country using the visa waiver system by allowing CBP to gather additional information from non-US citizens using the ESTA program."
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