31.12.2025 01:10
Famous British comedian Dom Joly claimed that his U.S. visa was denied because he criticized President Donald Trump on social media. Joly explained this situation during his guest hosting program on Times Radio, stating that his anti-Trump views on social media were the reason he was unable to obtain entry permission to the country. He also mentioned that the U.S. plans to require a five-year social media history from travelers coming from countries that have visa-free travel arrangements.
Famous British comedian Dom Joly claimed that his U.S. visa application was rejected following his criticisms of President Donald Trump on social media.
SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS LED TO VISA REJECTION
The comedian, whose real name is Dominic John Romulus Joly, stated on a guest hosting program on Times Radio that he was "not allowed entry to the U.S. due to his anti-Trump posts." Joly said on the program: "I think I won't be granted entry to the country because of my anti-Trump views on social media."
The comedian noted that other British citizens traveling to the U.S. share similar concerns, saying, "I think many people I know are a bit anxious about the U.S. right now; not in terms of security, but they are worried about whether they will be able to enter."
CRITICISMS DIRECTED AT TRUMP
Dom Joly had also criticized Trump during his visit to England in September. In videos he shared on social media, he mockingly commented on the U.S. president, saying, "I was watching this joke at Windsor Castle; the orange filthy monkey Trump was sitting there, sulking, and we had to please him."
In one of his posts, Joly placed a photo of a chicken döner next to a picture of Trump, captioning it: "I was trying to remember who Trump reminded me of. Then I remembered the time I had kebab."
ELECTRONIC TRAVEL AUTHORIZATION SYSTEM (ESTA)
Joly also reminded that the U.S. plans to request a five-year social media history from travelers coming from countries with visa-free travel options.
Under the ESTA system used for entry into the U.S., visitors may be required to provide all social media usernames, email addresses, phone numbers, and family information they have used in the last five years.
Passengers from the United Kingdom and other countries that can travel to the U.S. without a visa need an Electronic Travel Authorization System (ESTA) document, but Dom Joly stated that his ESTA application was rejected.
JOLY'S STATEMENTS AND REACTIONS
Joly also added on the Times Radio program: "I think you should have a disposable phone with you. But it seems that even when applying for ESTA, they want your five-year social media history."
The comedian criticized the application process, stating that even his ability to speak French was questioned.