State Department Flags Surge as Trump Administration Revokes 85,000 Visas

Dec 11, 2025

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The U.S. government has revoked 85,000 visas since January 2025, part of a sweeping crackdown under President Donald Trump’s administration, a dramatic spike that doubles last year’s revocation total.

The scale — and speed — of the revocations have raised alarms among visa holders and advocates. According to a State Department official, more than 8,000 s…

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