Overview

• The White House is advancing plans to mandate social media vetting for foreign students seeking U.S. study visas.
• Laura Loomer has publicly lobbied to lead the review process, calling it her “dream job” and seeking power to block applicants over alleged “radicalism.”
• Conservative commentator Meghan McCain backed Loomer’s bid, urging President Trump to tap her for the role.
• The administration has already blocked new foreign student enrollments at Harvard University and signals intentions to expand screenings under national security prerogatives.
• Loomer’s critics warn her record of conspiracy theories and anti-Islam rhetoric raises civil rights concerns, while the State Department maintains it will use all available tools to vet entrants.