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State Department has revoked more than 175,000 visas since Trump took office

Political Guyentist · August 11, 20261 min read

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The count covers the 19 months since Jan. 20, 2025, and is a running total for the second term rather than any single action.

The State Department said on Monday, Aug. 10, 2026, that it has revoked more than 175,000 visas held by foreign nationals since Trump's second term began on Jan. 20, 2025. It gave the number to Fox News before releasing it more widely. Officials blamed violations of the terms of the visas, including criminal activity and public calls for violence against U.S. citizens. The number is cumulative, covering the whole term so far — less than two years. Secretary of State Marco Rubio (Sec-R Florida), whose department signs off on revocations, sat beside Trump at a White House mining industry roundtable last week.

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Trump's comments about Muslim candidates and Somali immigrants run alongside a revocation policy that lists 'calls for violence' as grounds for pulling a visa.

Along with his comments about Muslim candidates, Mr. Trump spoke disparagingly of Somali immigrants and their place in Democratic politics.