US Revokes Over 175,000 Visas Since Trump Return

The U.S. State Department announced on Monday that it has revoked more than 175,000 visas from foreign nationals since President Donald Trump returned to the White House, citing a range of criminal activity, immigration fraud, and threats to national security. The announcement, made in a statement on August 10, 2026, details a significant acceleration in visa enforcement as part of the administration's broader immigration crackdown.

According to the department, the revocations are the result of continuous vetting operations designed to ensure visa recipients abide by their terms and do not endanger Americans. "Under President Trump, the United States Department of State has revoked more than 175,000 visas from foreign nationals who violated the terms of their visas, committed crimes, called for violence against U.S. citizens, defrauded Americans, abused our immigration system, or endangered national security," the statement read.

The State Department specified that the majority of these revocations stemmed from law enforcement encounters for criminal conduct. Assault, driving under the influence, theft, and drug crimes were listed as the leading causes. Officials also noted a...