State Department Says More Than 175,000 Visas Revoked Since Trump Returned to Office

The State Department says it has canceled more than 175,000 visas held by foreign nationals since President Donald Trump returned to the White House, citing criminal conduct, fraud, immigration violations, threats to national security and other disqualifying behavior.

By yourNEWS Media Newsroom

The State Department has revoked more than 175,000 visas since President Donald Trump returned to office, part of an expanded effort to identify foreign nationals accused of criminal activity, immigration violations, fraud, threats against Americans and conduct officials say could endanger national security.

The department announced the total Monday, saying visa holders continue to be reviewed even after their documents are issued and can lose their status when new information emerges.

According to the department, most revocations were tied to encounters with law enforcement. Assault, driving under the influence, theft and drug-related offenses were among the most common reasons cited.

Other visa holders were linked to reckless driving, sexual assault, child abuse, fraud and embezzlement, the department said.

Officials also highlighted enforcement involving so-called birth tourism. At one U.S. embassy in North Africa, more than 100 visas were revoked in cases involving foreign nationals who allegedly traveled to the United States primarily to give birth so their children would obtain American citizenship.

Financial fraud cases were also cited as part of the broader enforcement effort.

In one case, the department pointed to a foreign national accused of helping carry out a multimillion-dollar Medicaid fraud operation that allegedly billed more than $5 million for medical services that were never provided.

Another foreign national allegedly created a business using false financial representations, deceived investors and clients and relied on forged letters and fabricated revenue information to obtain a U.S. visa fraudulently.

The department said some revocations also involved foreign nationals accused of publicly celebrating the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

One individual allegedly wrote, “when fascists die, democrats don’t complain,” while another reportedly said Kirk “died too late.”

The State Department said Secretary of State Marco Rubio has separately determined that numerous foreign nationals are deportable on foreign policy grounds.

Those cases include a Cuban national allegedly tied to an influence operation connected to Cuba’s communist government, Iranian nationals with links to the government in Tehran, a Laotian child sex offender who was pardoned by Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and a Kuwaiti national accused of expressing support for violence against Trump and referring to Americans as his “enemy.”

The department said its screening process does not end when a visa is granted. Officials continue reviewing visa holders and can act when later information indicates criminal conduct, violations of immigration rules or other activity that could affect eligibility to remain in the United States.

“The State Department will continue to identify, investigate, and revoke the visas of foreign nationals who threaten the safety of the American people,” the department said. “A U.S. visa is a privilege, not a right. The Department remains committed to using every tool available to protect our communities from those who abuse it.”