Trump’s Mysterious Visa Rule Sparks Panic Over ‘Fat Foreigner’ Ban

The Trump administration faces backlash after new guidance reportedly allows officials to deny U.S. visas to overweight applicants or those with chronic illnesses. The State Department memo cites potential healthcare costs as grounds for refusal, echoing past efforts to limit immigration on economic bases. Health experts and advocacy groups warn the policy could stigmatize obesity and exclude vulnerable individuals, while the administration defends it as a pragmatic approach to reducing taxpayer burden.