Florida’s DeSantis Promises to Revoke Student Visas of Terrorism Supporters

‘When I’m president, if you’re a foreigner here ... and you’re making common cause with Hamas, I’m canceling your visa.’

Republican presidential candidate Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks to guests during a campaign event at Refuge City Church in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on Oct. 8, 2023. Scott Olson/Getty Images

CLINTON, Iowa.—Florida Governor Ron DeSantis made clear his intention to cancel student visas for all foreign students who openly support the terrorist group Hamas in a multi-day campaign event marathon across two states.

While campaigning in several towns in South Carolina and Iowa this week to launch his new coalition “Veterans for DeSantis,” the Republican presidential candidate made his position known on the Israel-Hamas War.