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The U.S. visa revocation surge

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DevelopingNext check : Whether the planned mass revocation is carried out and whether continuous vetting or the cancellation policy changes.

Where it stands

More than 175,000 visas have been canceled since Trump returned to office, with monthly revocations rising above 10,000 in 2026. Continuous vetting is screening about 55 million visa holders; the report does not say the policy has ended or identify a next step.

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    1. Update 1State Department Says 175,000 Visas Revoked Since Trump's Return

    The story so far

    1. Update 1

      State Department Says 175,000 Visas Revoked Since Trump's Return

      The State Department says it has revoked 175,000 visas — four times the prior pace — mostly after law enforcement encounters. What's missing is who lost them and why.

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      • No public breakdown by visa category or specific reason for revocation.
      • No independent verification beyond the department’s tally in these sources.

    History

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    Who's involved

    People

    • Donald TrumpPresident of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)1 report
    • Joe Biden46th President of the United States (2021–2025)1 report
    • Marco Rubio72nd United States Secretary of State since 20251 report
    • Tommy PigottAmerican government spokesperson1 report

    Places

    • United StatesUnited States1 report

    Every outlet we read on this story

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