The US government announced the suspension of all visitor visas for individuals from Gaza as it undertakes a full review of recent medical-humanitarian visa processes. The State Department's decision follows allegations made by influencer Laura Loomer, who claimed some recipients were affiliated with Hamas and linked to Qatar without presenting evidence. Loomer, lacking formal authority, wields considerable influence, previously impacting administration decisions, including the removal of senior security officials. Her posts on social media heavily criticized the approval of the visas, calling for accountability within the State Department.
The US government halted all visitor visas for individuals from Gaza during a thorough review process of temporary medical-humanitarian visas recently issued.
Laura Loomer, a controversial influencer, claimed that some Palestinians were affiliated with Hamas and funded by Qatar, prompting scrutiny of the visa process.
Loomer criticized the State Department's decision on social media, suggesting that someone should be fired for approving the humanitarian visas.
Her claims were unsubstantiated but leveraged significant influence over the Trump administration, showcasing her ability to sway high-level decisions.
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