Following 9/11, U.S. border security transformed, fostering anxiety among travelers. Under Trump's administration, this fear escalates, as many feel the cruelty toward foreigners has become a political norm, driving away potential tourists. Anecdotes highlight the harsh treatment of visitors, such as checks on smartphones and social media scrutiny, leading some to reconsider travel plans. This creates a troubling narrative that deters international visitors, who question their safety and rights while visiting the U.S.
...it seems to outsiders that cruelty to foreigners is the point of politics, not a byproduct of trauma.
Fear doesn't attract tourists. I'm no exception. I have frequent-flier miles saved up for a trip to the U.S. this year, and like so many others I now believe that they will be better spent elsewhere.
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