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— Policy Sparks Global Reactions as 2024 GOP Front-runner Pushes Immigration Crackdown
In a bold new immigration move, former U.S. President and Republican presidential hopeful Donald J. Trump has announced plans to introduce a $250 “Visa Integrity Fee” for all foreign visitors entering the United States, if re-elected.
The proposal is part of Trump’s sweeping “Back the Blue Budget” (BBB) initiative, aimed at bolstering national security, funding law enforcement, and cracking down on what he describes as “rampant visa fraud and border abuse.”
Speaking at a campaign rally in Arizona, Trump said, “We’re going to restore law and order at every level — including our borders. Every foreign visitor must contribute to protecting American integrity. The $250 fee will go directly to supporting our brave border agents and immigration enforcement.”
The proposed visa fee would apply to tourists, students, and business travelers alike — a dramatic shift in U.S. visa policy that Trump claims will “level the playing field” and deter abuse of the immigration system.
Critics, however, are already pushing back, warning that the fee could hurt tourism, international education, and diplomatic relations. Several advocacy groups and travel industry leaders are calling it “punitive” and “un-American,” arguing that it could trigger reciprocal fees from other nations.
Despite the backlash, Trump remains unfazed. “America first — again and always,” he declared.
With immigration emerging as a defining issue ahead of the 2024 election, Trump’s new visa integrity fee sets the stage for yet another polarizing policy debate — one that could reshape how the world visits America.
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