A new attack on American is the measure considering his government to implement on how to choose students.
In particular, as “” reveals, the US president’s team examines to demand all foreign students applying for study in the US to control their social media.
In this context, the government is asking US embassies and consulates to suspend the planning of new interviews for these student visa applicants.
If this government plan is implemented ,. At the same time, it could hurt many universities that are largely based on foreign students to strengthen their financial funds.
What exactly
This news arrived at Politico by telegraph, which was also signed by Foreign Minister Mark Rubio.
“With immediate effect, in the context of the preparation for the expansion of the required examination and control of social media, the consular departments should not increase the capacity of appointments for student visa or student exchange (f, m and j) until further instructions are issued by Septel.”
It is worth noting that “Septel” is the abbreviation of the State Department for “Special Telegram”. Its representatives, as well as officials, have refused to comment on the news.
It is also not immediately clear what it will control “future filtering” on social media, but it refers to executive decrees aimed at removing terrorists and fighting anti -Semitism.
It is recalled that Donald Trump’s government had imposed some social media control requirements aimed at students who might have been involved in protests in favor of Gaza and Israel.
The reactions that led to the measure
Many State Department officials had expressed dissatisfaction with private discussions- for months- that the previous instructions were unclear. Among the measures that have been decided is the control of the students who appear to have participated in demonstrations in campuses.
Donald Trump’s government has used various measures ,. All this is happening, as there is a belief from the US president and his team that universities are too liberal, and he also accuses them of anti -Semitic ideas and opinions.
In addition, expulsions and practices of migration reduction are carried out, which has affected several students.
