Trump administration revokes over 300,000 visas during second term

The United States State Department has revoked more than 300,000 visas since President Donald Trump took office for his second term last year, the New York Post reported on October 20, 2026. Official statements indicate that this pace of visa cancellations is the fastest of any administration in United States history. [1][6]

A official from the State Department told the New York Post that the revocations were carried out following criminal activity, public safety threats, or immigration violations including fraud and misrepresentation. The official added that at least 4,000 of the revoked visas belonged to foreign nationals who participated in or facilitated birth tourism. [1]

State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott confirmed the figures to the New York Post, emphasizing the historical pace of the policy execution. The United States Department of State operates as the executive department responsible for handling national foreign policy and relations. [1][5]

The visa revocations occur alongside broader structural changes inside the federal agency. The Lufkin Daily News reported that the State Department has also begun firing more than 1,350 workers as part of a diplomatic corps reorganization. [1][4]