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US revokes 85,000 visas since January amid Trump administration crackdown

Washington, Dec 10 (UNI) The US State Department announced that 85,000 visas have been revoked since January, underscoring the Trump administration’s intensified focus on immigration enforcement and border security.
In a post on X, the State Department wrote, “85,000 visa revocations since January. President Trump and Secretary Rubio adhere to one simple mandate, and they won't stop anytime soon,” alongside an image with the slogan “Make America Safe Again,” reinforcing the administration’s push to tighten visa regulations on national security grounds.
According to a State Department official, the 85,000 revoked visas span all categories, more than double the number withdrawn last year. The figure includes over 8,000 student visas, targeting immigrants already in the United States while also tightening entry for prospective visitors, the CNN reported.
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