Donald Trump's administration proposed stricter US travel security mandates, requiring extensive personal data from travelers under the Visa Waiver Program.The draft rule, published in the Federal Register by DHS, mandates five years of social media history, phone numbers, ten years of email addresses, and family details for ESTA applications.Critics like
Farshad Owji and
Kristi Noem warn these measures could harm tourism and stifle free expression, while others, including
Bo Cooper, note potential impacts on travel numbers.