Norwegian tourist says meme caused airport trouble, US officials say otherwise
Published on: Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Published on: Wed, Jun 25, 2025 Text Size: Mikkelsen claimed he was denied entry for having a meme showing JD Vance with a bald head (inset) in his phone. WASHINGTON: A Norwegian tourist recently claimed he was detained in the US over a meme of US Vice President JD Vance, but border officials say it had more to do with drugs than jokes. Mads Mikkelsen, 21, told Norwegian outlet Nordlys he was locked up after landing at Newark Airport on June 11. He alleged that officers demanded access to his phone under threat of a $5,000 fine or five years behind bars. The offending content, according to Mikkelsen, included a viral image of Vance with a shiny bald head and a picture of himself smoking a handmade pipe. However, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) later took to X to clear the air, saying the issue was not political - it was personal. The agency stated that Mikkelsen had admitted to previous drug use, which led to the denial of his entry into the country. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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