The U.S. State Department has revoked more than 250,000 visas under President Donald Trump, according to reports from multiple outlets. The revocations are described as part of a broader immigration vetting effort that emphasizes security and compliance with visa conditions.
Outlets cite similar reasons for the cancellations, including alleged criminal activity, visa fraud, violations of entry conditions, and national security risks. Some reports add that the scope includes cases involving people tied to “birth tourism,” as well as allegations of corruption involving some foreign officials and family members. The accounts also describe warnings from senior officials about potentially abusive immigration claims, including asylum applications following entry on business or tourist visas.
While all sources broadly agree on the scale and stated rationale, details vary in emphasis. Fox News and the New York Post highlight the “broad” nature of the crackdown and the categories of alleged violations. Nigerian Eye provides more granular examples, including figures mentioned for specific time periods and for visas linked to birth tourism, along with named officials describing the policy approach. Vanguard (Nigeria) focuses more generally on the increased vetting and the overall total since Trump took office.
