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title: "Trump administration has revoked 80,000 non-immigrant visas, US official says"
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# Trump administration has revoked 80,000 non-immigrant visas, US official says

> WASHINGTON, Nov 5 (Reuters) - US President Donald Trump's administration has revoked around 80,000 non-immigrant visas since its inauguration on January 20 for offences ranging from driving under the influence to assault and theft, a senior State Department official said on Wednesday.

By Reuters · Published 6 November 2025, 06:57 SAST · Updated 6 November 2025, 06:57 SAST

## Key points
- In a sweeping immigration crackdown that would make even the most hard-nosed bouncer blush, the Trump administration has yanked thousands of visas for everything from driving under the influence to supporting Palestinians, proving that in the land of the free, even a tweet can get you kicked out.
- The Trump administration's immigration crackdown has led to unprecedented visa revocations, targeting migrants with valid visas.
- Stricter visa policies now include enhanced social media vetting and expanded applicant screening.
- Major revocations stem from DUI, assault, and theft, which together account for nearly half of this year's total.
- U.S. officials are increasingly revoking visas based on political activism, particularly regarding support for Palestinians and criticism of Israel.

## Content

The extent of the revocations, first reported by Washington Examiner, reflects a broad immigration crackdown initiated when Trump came into office, deporting an unprecedented number of migrants including some who held valid visas.

The administration has also adopted a stricter policy on granting visas, with tightened social media vetting and expanded screening.

Around 16,000 of the visa revocations were tied to cases of driving under the influence, while about 12,000 were for assault and another 8,000 for theft.

"These three crimes accounted for almost half of revocations this year," said the senior State Department official, speaking on the condition of anonymity.

In August, a State Department spokesperson said Washington [had revoked](https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?search=all%3AL8N3UA12D&linkedFromStory=true) more than 6,000 student visas for overstays and breaking the law, including a small number for "support for terrorism."

The department also said last month that it had revoked the visas of at least six people over social media comments about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in May said he has revoked the visas of hundreds, perhaps thousands, of people, including students, because of involvement in activities that he said went against U.S. foreign policy priorities.

Directives from the State Department this year have ordered U.S. diplomats abroad to be vigilant against any applicants whom Washington may see as hostile to the United States and with a [history of political activism](https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?search=all%3AL5N3S20XS&linkedFromStory=true).

Trump administration officials have said that student visa and green card holders are subject to deportation over their support for Palestinians and criticism of Israel's conduct in the war in Gaza, calling their actions a threat to U.S. foreign policy and accusing them of being pro-Hamas.

(Reporting by Daphne Psaledakis; Editing by Humeyra Pamuk and Edmund Klamann)