Trump Visa Fee

Trump Administration Proposes $1000 Fee for Expedited Tourist Visas

The Trump administration’s proposal for a $1,000 fee to expedite tourist visas feels like a classic case of a bad idea, bordering on a shady scheme. The timing itself is questionable; who wants to visit a country where you might be detained simply for expressing opinions the authorities don’t like? This plan seems particularly tone-deaf given the significant drop in overseas tourism the US is currently experiencing.

This proposed fee evokes memories of past controversies surrounding the president’s financial dealings. His history includes a ban from running a charity in New York due to allegations of misappropriation of funds, a $2 million fine, and questionable relationships with foreign lobbyists.… Continue reading