The Trump administration has revoked more than 300,000 visas since the president took office last year, The New York Post has learned.
A State Department official said these actions target criminal activity and immigration fraud. At least 4,000 visas were pulled from foreign nationals “who engage in or facilitated birth tourism,” the official noted.
State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott said the pace is unmatched in history. He stated, “With over 300,000 revocations, the Trump administration has revoked more visas at a faster pace than any administration in history.”
The department confirmed 250,000 revocations happened just last month. This number jumped after only 23,000 cases were vetted in 2025, according to New York Post reporting.
One quarter of the pulled visas were for assault or related crimes. Another 22% were revoked for driving under the influence, while 7% were for theft.
Officials say they have zero tolerance for those who break the law. Pigott added, “Let the message be clear: we have zero tolerance for foreigners here on visas who break the law, commit fraud, or undermine our national security.”
The specific nationalities of those affected remain unclear right now. The focus stays on behavior that threatens public safety and security.
Separately, the Trump administration ordered civilian agencies to remove DeepSeek software. DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin signed the order on July 24, but it went public Monday, RedState reported.
The ban covers software from the Chinese company and any vendors using its tech. DeepSeek has servers in Hangzhou, China, which raises major security fears for Americans.
Under Chinese law, the government can demand access to private company data. The DHS order warns that DeepSeek models “present multiple threat vectors” and may contain malware.
Beijing could use this access to get personnel records and internal communications. The order states that “The transfer of the aforementioned information to the PRC… could produce actionable intelligence on U.S. persons and/or government programs.”
Agencies can ask for exceptions, but DHS holds the final say. This move blocks a major tool that could spy on federal employees and their families.
Both actions show a clear shift in how the government handles borders and data. The administration is acting fast to remove threats before they cause harm.
These steps protect American safety from both physical entry and digital intrusion.
