The French researcher was on assignment for the French National Center for Scientific Research, travelling to a conference near Houston, Texas.
A French scientist was denied entry into the U.S. after officials found text messages on his phone criticizing President Trump, deeming them potentially "terrorism-related." The scientist's devices were searched, and he was accused of "hateful" messages regarding the Trump administration's treatment of scientists. French Minister Philippe Baptiste criticized the denial of entry and affirmed French researchers' right to personal opinions.
