In an X post, Karoline Leavitt, Assistant to the President and the 36th White House Press Secretary, shared that Trump’s State Department has revoked over 80,000 non-immigrant visas since January 2025.
Since taking office on January 20, President Donald Trump’s administration has canceled over 80,000 non-immigrant visas for crimes ranging from violence and theft to driving while intoxicated, a senior State Department official said, as reported by Reuters.
The scope of the revocations, originally reported by the Washington Examiner, underscores a massive immigration campaign launched when Trump took office, deporting an unprecedented number of migrants, even some with legal visas.
Around 16,000 visa revocations were due to driving under the influence, 12,000 for assault, and another 8,000 for theft.
In August, a State Department spokesperson announced the revocation of over 6,000 student visas due to overstays and legal violations, including a few related to “support for terrorism.” Additionally, at least six visas were revoked for individuals making social media comments about the assassination of activist Charlie Kirk.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced in May the revocation of visas for hundreds, possibly thousands, of individuals, including students, due to their involvement in activities contrary to U.S. foreign policy priorities.
Officials from the Trump administration indicated that student visa and green card holders who support Palestinians and criticize Israel’s actions in Gaza face potential deportation, labeling their stance as a threat to U.S. foreign policy and accusing them of pro-Hamas behavior.
