Key facts
- US Ambassador Nick Adams denies Donald Trump is responsible for a 5.5% decline in tourism.
- Adams also denies that social media checks are being enforced for tourists.
- The ambassador shared his views in an exclusive interview with the Daily Mail.
US Ambassador Nick Adams has pushed back against claims that President Donald Trump is responsible for a recent 5.5% decrease in international tourist numbers visiting the United States. In an exclusive interview with the Daily Mail, Adams asserted that Trump is not to blame for the decline. Furthermore, he denied reports or the enforcement of social media checks as a requirement for entry into the country.