Donald Trump’s administration has revoked more than 300,000 visas

According to information from the U.S. Department of State, Donald Trump's administration has revoked more than 300,000 visas. According to interpressnews, the data indicates that the pace of visa revocations has accelerated over the last few weeks. According to information from mtavari-fb, which relies on Reuters, the number of revoked visas since January 2025, that is, since the start of Trump's current term, is more than 175,000. Interpressnews+1

State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott noted that the administration is showing "zero tolerance" toward foreigners who are in the U.S. on a visa and are breaking the law, committing fraud, or posing a threat to national security. According to Pigott, the Trump administration has revoked visas in greater numbers and at a faster pace than any other administration in U.S. history. According to mtavari-fb, Donald Trump states that the tightening of immigration policy and the deportation campaign serve to improve domestic security. Interpressnews+1

According to information from interpressnews, human rights defenders are criticizing the visa revocations, which have affected foreign protesters who came out to support Palestinians and to protest the attacks carried out by Israel on Gaza. Criticism also followed the revocation of visas for individuals who expressed their opinions on social media regarding the murder of Charlie Kirk. Furthermore, the administration has tightened the screening of materials posted on social media by migrants and visa applicants. Interpressnews