The United States Department of State has announced the revocation of approximately 80,000 non-immigrant visas in 2025, citing a wide range of security and criminal concerns, including assault, theft, driving under the influence, and terrorism-related activities.

A senior State Department official disclosed the figures to the Washington Examiner, describing the move as part of President Donald Trump’s renewed efforts to tighten immigration controls and uphold stricter standards of conduct for foreign nationals residing in the United States.

According to the official, the most common grounds for visa revocations this year were “assault, theft, and driving under the influence.” Approximately 16,000 visas were revoked due to driving under the influence, 12,000 for assault, and 8,000 for theft. Together, these three categories accounted for nearly half of all revocations.

Tommy Pigott, the Department’s Principal Deputy Spokesman, reaffirmed the administration’s stance, saying: “The Trump administration will not hesitate to revoke visas from foreigners who undermine our laws or threaten our national security. Our message is clear: Entry to America is a privilege, not a right, and we will always put the safety and interests of the American people first.”

Officials emphasized that visa revocations are made whenever there are “indications of a potential ineligibility,” which may include overstaying, criminal behavior, threats to public safety, or connections to terrorism.

Under Secretary of State Marco Rubio, tightening the visa system has been a signature policy goal, reflecting the administration’s broader focus on national security and immigration reform.

Of the 80,000 visas revoked, around 8,000 were student visas about 2,000 more than previously reported in August. The administration has increasingly scrutinized foreign students, particularly those accused of expressing anti-American or pro-terrorist sentiments on U.S. campuses.

Last month, the State Department published case studies of foreign nationals who had their visas revoked over public comments celebrating the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk in September. Several individuals from Argentina, Brazil, Germany, Mexico, Paraguay, and South Africa reportedly lost their visas after posting inflammatory remarks such as “he deserves to burn in hell” and “died by his own rules.”

In a statement, the Department described such expressions as “a betrayal of American hospitality and a celebration of violence against a U.S. citizen.”

“The United States has no obligation to host foreigners who wish death on Americans,” it added. “Aliens who take advantage of America’s hospitality while celebrating the assassination of our citizens will be removed.”

The Department’s statement concluded that the move to revoke the 80,000 visas was consistent with President Trump’s campaign pledge “promises made, promises kept” to prioritize the safety and interests of the American people.

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