Private messages between friends and colleagues expressing concern at what #Trump is doing to scientific research (not public posts on social media) are now the grounds for expelling overseas researchers from the the US…yup, I have no intention of going to the states, not while the fascist tech bro oligarchy are in charge.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/mar/19/trump-musk-french-scientist-detained
‘AFP source said that US authorities accused the #French researcher of “hateful and conspiratorial messages”. He was reportedly also informed of an #FBI investigation, but told that “charges were dropped” before being expelled.’
I have seen posts from many academics lately saying they won’t as a matter of principle now attend conferences in the US…this single event will ensure many more international conferences now take place outside of the US.