🔗 Share this article Former President Trump's Controversial Policy for FIFA World Cup Tourists to Disclose Social Media Histories Described as 'Alarming' A newly proposed requirement for soccer tournament supporters traveling to the US to hand over personal social media account information has been branded "profoundly unacceptable." Compulsory Disclosure for Visa Waiver Applicants According to the proposal, tourists from dozens of nations—such as the UK—who use the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) would be required to submit information about online accounts they have held in the last five-year period. Until now, providing this information was optional. "The US government's proposed measures are deeply concerning," stated Ronan Evain, executive director of Football Supporters Europe. "Free speech and the right to privacy are universal human rights. No supporter gives up those rights just because they cross a border." He continued, "This policy introduces a climate of fear of monitoring that directly contradicts the welcoming, open spirit the World Cup is supposed to embody and it must be withdrawn at once." Origins in an Previous Executive Order The proposal stems from an presidential directive issued by Donald Trump in early 2025 that aims "to guarantee that all foreign nationals wishing to enter the US are vetted and screened to the fullest extent possible." Official Response and Reasoning A representative for US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) offered context on the issue. "This is not a change on this front for those traveling to the country," the spokesperson said. "It is not a implemented policy, it is merely the first step in initiating a process to have new policy options to protect the American people safe." The spokesperson further noted, "The department are constantly looking at how we vet those entering the country, especially after the recent incident in Washington DC. The measure is in line with the earlier Executive Order to thoroughly check those who are coming into this country using the visa waiver system by allowing CBP to collect additional information from non-US citizens applying through the ESTA program."