Trump official claims record-breaking 300,000 visas were revoked

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A spokesperson for the US Department of State announced that the Trump administration has revoked over 300,000 visas issued to foreign nationals who allegedly violated immigration laws or posed security risks. As of August, more than 175,000 revocations had been recorded, surpassing the earlier record of over 100,000 set in January. The department attributes this increase to stricter visa policies including enhanced social media vetting and broader screening procedures. Critics argue these measures infringe on free speech rights and unfairly target immigrants.
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As of October 20, 2026, the Trump administration announced that it had revoked over 300,000 visas issued to foreign nationals in the United States. Tommy Pigott, a spokesman for the US Department of State, claimed this was done at a faster pace than any previous administration and targeted individuals who were breaking the law, committing fraud, or posing threats to national security. In a post on the social media platform X, Pigott stated: “We have zero tolerance for foreigners here on visas who break the law, commit fraud, or undermine our national security.” The administration emphasized its commitment to securing US borders and protecting national security through continued action. Al Jazeera reached out to the State Department but did not receive additional comment by press time.

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“We have zero tolerance for foreigners here on visas who break the law, commit fraud, or undermine our national security,” Tommy Pigott, State Department spokesman, said in a post on the social media platform X. The administration would continue taking action to secure US borders and protect national security, he added.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-20
🔮 “We have zero tolerance for foreigners here on visas who break the law, commit fraud, or undermine our national security,” Tommy Pigott, State Department spokesman, said in a post on the social media platform X. The administration would continue taking action to secure US borders and protect national security, he added.
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Trump official claims record-breaking 300,000 visas were revoked · assertive framing

Claims (9 extracted, 1 hedged)

The Trump administration has said it has revoked more than 300,000 visas issued to foreign nationals, claiming it has done so at a faster pace than any previous administration. asserted
it → say → administration
A spokesman for the US Department of State said on social media on Tuesday that the revocations targeted foreign nationals in the United States on visas who had broken the law, committed fraud or posed threats to national security. asserted
who → say → security
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ICE → approve → outcry
“We have zero tolerance for foreigners here on visas who break the law, commit fraud, or undermine our national security,” Tommy Pigott, State Department spokesman, said in a post on the social media platform X. The administration would continue taking action to secure US borders and protect national security, he added. asserted
he → have → security
Al Jazeera has reached out to the State Department for comment. asserted
Jazeera → reach → comment
The number of visa revocations exceeded 175,000 in August. asserted
number → exceed → August
In January, the department said it had revoked more than 100,000 visas, a record at the time. asserted
it → say → time
The administration has also adopted a stricter policy on granting visas, with tightened social media vetting and expanded screening. asserted
administration → adopt → vetting
Rights advocates and human rights experts have condemned the Trump administration’s social media screening efforts, which they say threaten free speech and are akin to surveillance and the singling out of immigrants. asserted
they → condemn → immigrants
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