Trump administration directs visa officers to deny entry to immigrants with medical conditions like diabetes, obesity
Published on: Nov. 8, 2025, 7:45 a.m. | Source: The Tribune
The directive, sent by the US State Department to embassies and consulates on Thursday and reviewed by KFF Health News, instructs officials to consider applicants ineligible if their health conditions or age could make them a potential 'public charge', meaning someone who might rely on public benefits or become a financial burden on the US.
