Key facts
- The Trump administration has revoked over 300,000 US visas.
- The number of revocations has accelerated in recent weeks.
- The State Department stated the administration has revoked visas at a faster pace than any in history.
The Trump administration has revoked over 300,000 US visas, the State Department announced on Tuesday, as part of its ongoing immigration enforcement efforts. This figure represents an acceleration in revocations, with over 175,000 visas having been revoked since January 2025, according to an August 10 update. State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott stated that the administration has revoked visas at an unprecedented pace, emphasizing a zero-tolerance policy for visa holders who break the law, commit fraud, or undermine national security. Rights advocates have criticized the crackdown, citing concerns about due process, free speech, and racial profiling, particularly for pro-Palestinian protesters and individuals targeted based on social media comments.