Trump Admin Revokes 175,000 Visa: How That Compares to Biden
Summary
The Trump administration revoked over 175,000 U.S. visas during the first 18 months of President Trump's second term, which is more than four times the number revoked in 2024 under President Biden. The revocations were due to criminal acts, immigration violations, fraud, and national security concerns, but some cases raised worries about free speech rights.Key Facts
- Over 175,000 visas were revoked in the first 18 months of President Trump's second term.
- In 2024, about 40,000 visas were revoked under President Biden.
- Common reasons for revocations include crimes like assault, DUI, theft, drug offenses, immigration fraud, and national security risks.
- Some visas were revoked for expressions of political views, such as celebrating a political activist’s assassination, raising free speech concerns.
- A notable case involved a Turkish student whose visa was revoked after criticizing a university’s response to the war in Gaza; her removal case was later dropped.
- The State Department does not publicly release detailed yearly data on visa revocations.
- President Trump described U.S. visas as a privilege, not a right.
- Critics argue some visa revocations target free speech and political activism by noncitizens.
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