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US revokes record 100,000 visas in security push

IANS | January 13, 2026 10:54 AM

WASHINGTON: The Trump administration has revoked more than 100, 000 visas from foreign nationals in less than one year, marking a record level of enforcement as part of its push to strengthen border controls and public safety, the US State Department said.

“The Trump administration has no higher priority than protecting American citizens and upholding American sovereignty, ” said Tommy Pigott, Principal Deputy Spokesperson at the State Department

Pigott said the scale of the action represents a sharp escalation compared to previous years.

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