Norwegian Tourist Deported from US Over JD Vance Meme on Phone

Norwegian Man Alleges Deportation Over JD Vance Meme at US Border A Norwegian tourist, reportedly on a two-month vacation to the United States, claims he was detained and deported from Newark Airport after customs officials discovered a meme of JD Vance on his mobile phone. The man stated he was compelled to unlock his phone and subsequently underwent a strip-search, biometric scans, and interrogation regarding drug smuggling and terrorism before being held for five hours without food or water and then sent back to Oslo. This incident follows similar reports, including a French scientist allegedly denied entry for criticizing a former US president in private messages and an Australian journalist searched and denied entry for reporting on protests. Critics argue these events highlight concerns about free speech and potential overreach by US authorities at the border. The Norwegian man has reportedly not received an official explanation or documentation for his denial of entry.