The administration of US President Donald Trump has revoked more than 300,000 visas since the start of his second presidential term. Reuters reported this, citing data from the US State Department.
According to the data, the number of visas revoked since January 2025 has increased significantly. As of August 10, 2026, this figure was more than 175,000.
State Department press secretary Tommy Pigott said the administration is revoking visas faster than other administrations in US history. According to him, the government is taking strict measures against law violations, fraud, and threats to national security by foreigners who came on visas.
However, human rights defenders express concern that this policy could harm freedom of speech and the right to legal protection. In particular, the revocation of visas of some foreigners who participated in anti-war demonstrations in Gaza or expressed their political views on social media has drawn criticism.
Additionally, the Trump administration has intensified screening of visa applicants' social media activity. Rights defenders emphasize that measures to ensure national security must not become a tool for targeting government critics.
