US revokes more than 175,000 visas under Trump administration

WASHINGTON, United States — WASHINGTON — The US State Department said the Trump administration has revoked more than 175,000 visas held by foreign nationals since January, targeting individuals who violated visa conditions, committed crimes, praised violence against Americans, engaged in fraud, abused the immigration system or posed national security threats. The department said most of the revocations followed contacts with law enforcement, with the principal causes including assault, driving under the influence, theft and drug offenses. According to the State Department, the revocations also covered individuals charged with rape, sexual assault and human trafficking. A US embassy in North Africa canceled the visas of more than 100 people who had traveled to the United States for the purpose of giving birth so their children could obtain American citizenship, the department said. The department additionally announced the visa revocations of individuals who celebrated the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, including one person who said he "died too late." In January 2026 alone, more than 100,000 visas were revoked — a record for the period, according to the department. The broader crackdown under tightened immigration policy has also produced record deportations, including of some individuals holding valid visas, and a tightening of social media screening, the department said. No further details were immediately available.