US denies entry to French space scientist

 

US denies entry to French space scientist. The action came after messages critical of US President Donald Trump were found on his mobile phone.
The incident took place earlier this month. Immigration officials searched the scientist's mobile phone during an airport search and found messages criticizing Trump. Immigration officials reportedly said that this could be considered terrorism.

The space scientist's name has not been released. During the search, officers searched his work computer and personal phone, according to a report by French newspaper Le Monde. The incident reportedly took place on March 9. A diplomatic source who spoke to Agence France-Presse revealed that the messages found on his phone discuss the Trump administration's treatment of scientists. His professional and personal equipment were confiscated and the researcher was sent back to Europe the next day.