Tariq Kandil
Tariq Kandil is a 21-year-old German student who recently declined an opportunity to study at the University of California, Davis, due to fears of being targeted by the U.S. government for his outspoken social media posts related to Palestine and criticism of former President Trump. Kandil expressed concern over having to censor himself to gain entry to the U.S. and the possibility of facing detention or deportation upon arrival.
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Tariq Kandil turned down an opportunity to study in the US due to fears of being targeted by the government for his social media posts.
Trump administration to restore foreign students’ legal status, for now - World
Pakistan· 2025-04-25
German Tariq Kandil turned down an opportunity to spend six months on exchange at the University of California, Davis, fearing he would be targeted by the US government for his social media posts criticising Trump.
Foreign students give up American dream over Trump crackdown - WorldPakistan· 2025-04-25