US passport takes historic hit, falls out of top 10 for first time

The US passport has dropped to 12th place in the Henley Passport Index, its lowest ranking in 20 years. The decline is due to geopolitical dynamics and lack of reciprocal visa policies, losing access to countries like Brazil and China. The US allows visa-free entry to only 46 nationalities, placing it 77th on the Henley Openness Index.