The US State Department has instructed consular staff to consider obesity, cancer, and diabetes as grounds for denying US visas to foreigners. Donald Trump has repeatedly advocated for stricter immigration policies, stating his intention to carry out the largest deportation operation of illegal immigrants in US history. Now, consular officers are required to assess the potential medical costs that an applicant might incur for the United States themselves. According to an unnamed diplomat, the State Department leadership is actively seeking ways to limit the arrival of foreigners or slow down the functioning of the visa system.
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