A 21-year-old Norwegian tourist was denied entry to the US after a JD Vance bald meme was found on his phone.
He was detained at Newark Airport, strip-searched, fingerprinted, had blood samples taken, and faced threats of fines or prison if he refused to unlock his phone.
US border authorities have increased phone searches under new regulations and can reject entry over political or humorous content.
After five hours in a cell without food or water, he was deported back to Oslo the same day.
Norwegian foreign affairs officials advise travelers to be aware of US entry rules and have valid documentation.
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