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State Department Has Revoked 85,000 Visas Since January, Official Says

Many of the top reasons cited for the revocations include DUIs, assaults, and theft.
State Department Has Revoked 85,000 Visas Since January, Official Says
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Jacob Burg
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The Trump administration has rescinded 85,000 visas across all categories since President Donald Trump’s inauguration in January, a State Department official said on Dec. 9.

The official told The Epoch Times that the revocations, which are more than double the numbers from 2024, include 8,000 students.

Jacob Burg
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Jacob Burg reports on national politics, aerospace, and aviation for The Epoch Times. He previously covered sports, regional politics, and breaking news for the Sarasota Herald Tribune.