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Trump revokes 175,000 foreign nationals’ visas because of birth tourism, crimes

The Trump administration vowed that it would continue to identify, investigate, and revoke the visas of foreign nationals who threaten the safety of Americans.

• August 11, 2026
Trump revokes 175,000 foreign nationals’ visas because of birth tourism, crimes
Trump revokes 175,000 foreign nationals’ visas because of birth tourism, crimes

In less than two years in office, the administration of President Donald Trump has revoked over 175,000 visas of foreign nationals who have committed crimes, defrauded Americans and violated the terms of their visas.

A significant share of visas were revoked for reckless driving, sexual assault, child abuse, fraud and embezzlement, and other crimes.

The revocations came on the heels of the U.S. State Department’s continuous vetting operations to ensure visa recipients abide by the terms of their visa and do not endanger Americans.

The department said it revoked visas of criminals who posed a danger to American citizens, endorsed violence against Americans, arranged illegal birth tourism schemes, or engaged in fraud.

Some others whose visas were revoked include a foreign national who was charged with felony rape and sexual battery—including of a victim who was mentally disabled—and a foreign national charged with felony kidnapping, human trafficking, and sexual exploitation of a minor.

A U.S. embassy in North Africa revoked over 100 visas for “birth tourist” parents who came to the U.S. primarily to give birth so their children would get U.S. citizenship. In other cases, multiple foreign nationals who celebrated the assassination of Charlie Kirk.

“Under President Trump, the United States Department of State has revoked more than 175,000 visas from foreign nationals who violated the terms of their visas, committed crimes, called for violence against U.S. citizens, defrauded Americans, abused our immigration system, or endangered national security.

“The majority of these visas were revoked due to law enforcement encounters for a range of criminal activity, with assault, driving under the influence, theft, and drug crimes being the leading causes,” the department said in a statement on Monday.

The Trump administration vowed that it would continue to identify, investigate, and revoke the visas of foreign nationals who threaten the safety of Americans.

“A U.S. visa is a privilege, not a right. The department remains committed to using every tool available to protect our communities from those who abuse it,” the statement noted.

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