{"id":2571033,"date":"2026-02-18T11:27:01","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T16:27:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-admin-cancels-visas-for-100000-foreign-nationals-who-dont-meet-american-standards\/"},"modified":"2026-02-18T11:32:42","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T16:32:42","slug":"trump-admin-cancels-visas-for-100000-foreign-nationals-who-dont-meet-american-standards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-admin-cancels-visas-for-100000-foreign-nationals-who-dont-meet-american-standards\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump Admin Cancels Visas for 100,000 Foreign Nationals Who Don&#8217;t Meet American Standards"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ftrump-admin-cancels-visas-for-100000-foreign-nationals-who-dont-meet-american-standards%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2571033&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The article reports that during Donald Trump\u2019s first year in his second term (2025), the U.S.State Department revoked more than 100,000 visas for foreign nationals wiht criminal backgrounds, describing it as a record and a roughly 150% increase from 2024 under the Biden administration.It adds that the majority of revocations were for business travelers and tourists who overstayed their visas, while about 8,000 students and 2,500 workers with criminal encounters were also affected. The piece quotes the Department of State characterizing a visa as a privilege, not a right, and asserting that the United States has no obligation to host criminals who endanger the public.<\/p>\n<p>The article frames these actions as part of a broader, America-first approach focused on national security and public safety, including stricter screening and a continued \u201cvetting\u201d process. It notes that in August 2025 the DOS announced a review of all 55 million foreigners with U.S. visas as part of a continuous vetting effort. It cites specific crime categories linked to revocations (e.g., drunken driving, assault, child abuse, and theft) and mentions examples of individuals who were denied visas for such offenses.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout, the piece features social media posts and reactions, portraying supporters as <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >defending tougher immigration enforcement<\/a> while portraying critics as opposing measures to protect Americans. It also references plans to enforce a public-charges rule to deny visas to applicants likely to rely on public benefits.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (REP_0)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (REP_1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (REP_2)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>The Department of State revoked the visas of a record 100,000 foreign nationals with criminal backgrounds during the first year of President Donald Trump&rsquo;s second term, pursuant to the administration&rsquo;s goal of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-bipartisan-bill-would-prevent-ai-from-launching-nuclear-weapons\/\" title=\"New Bipartisan Bill Would Prevent AI From Launching Nuclear Weapons\">enhancing national security<\/a> and public safety.<\/p>\n<p>The figure is an all-time record, marking a 150 percent increase from 2024 under Joe Biden&rsquo;s administration.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">&#128680; NEW: Fox News&rsquo; Bret Baier reports the U.S. State Department has REVOKED more than 100,000 visas since Trump took office in January 2025 &mdash; a new all-time record and a 150% increase since 2024 under the Biden administration. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/G73bCzdkng\">pic.twitter.com\/G73bCzdkng<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; TV News Now (@TVNewsNow) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TVNewsNow\/status\/2010956420955726102?\">January 13, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The United States has no obligation to host criminals who endanger the American people. A U.S. visa is a privilege, not a right,&rdquo; the DOS wrote Tuesday on X.<\/p>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"anyclipvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} else { \t\t\t\tdocument.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() { \t\t\t\t\tfunction loadAnyclip() { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst container=document.getElementById(\"anyclipvideo\"); \t\t\t\t\t\tif (!container) return;  \t\t\t\t\t\tconst script=document.createElement(\"script\"); \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.src=\"https:\/\/player.anyclip.com\/anyclip-widget\/lre-widget\/prod\/v1\/src\/lre.js\"; \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.setAttribute(\"pubname\", \"westernjournalcom\"); \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.setAttribute(\"widgetname\", \"001w000001jULVcAAO_M12924\");  \t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ append inside the container so player shows in correct spot \t\t\t\t\t\tcontainer.appendChild(script); \t\t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\t\tfunction findPreviousParagraph(selector, x) { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst targetElement=document.querySelector(selector); \t\t\t\t\t\tif (!targetElement) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.warn(\"Target element not found.\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\treturn null; \t\t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Get all <\/p>\n<p> elements in order as they appear in the document \t\t\t\t\t\tlet paragraphs=Array.from(document.querySelectorAll(\"p\"));  \t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Find the index of the last <\/p>\n<p> before the target element \t\t\t\t\t\tlet targetIndex=paragraphs.findIndex(p=> p.compareDocumentPosition(targetElement) & Node.DOCUMENT_POSITION_PRECEDING);  \t\t\t\t\t\tif (targetIndex===-1 || targetIndex <x) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.warn(\"Not enough paragraphs before the target element.\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\treturn null; \t\t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\treturn paragraphs[targetIndex - x]; \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Set up IntersectionObserver \t\t\t\t\tfunction observeElement(element) { \t\t\t\t\t\tif (!element) return;  \t\t\t\t\t\tconst observer=new IntersectionObserver( \t\t\t\t\t\t\t(entries)=> { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tentries.forEach(entry=> { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tif (entry.isIntersecting) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.log(\"Paragraph is now visible:\", entry.target.textContent.trim()); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tloadAnyclip(); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tobserver.disconnect(); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t}, \t\t\t\t\t\t\t{ threshold: 0.5 } \/\/ Adjust threshold as needed \t\t\t\t\t\t);  \t\t\t\t\t\tobserver.observe(element); \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Find the 1st paragraph before #anyclipvideo and observe it \t\t\t\t\tlet paragraphToObserve=findPreviousParagraph(\"#anyclipvideo\", 2); \t\t\t\t\tobserveElement(paragraphToObserve); \t\t\t\t}); \t\t\t} \t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;In this Trump Administration&rsquo;s first year, we revoked over 100k visas from the Worst of the Worst &ndash; DUI, child abuse, and assault.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">The United States has no obligation to host criminals who endanger the American people. A U.S. visa is a privilege, not a right.<\/p>\n<p>In this Trump Administration&rsquo;s first year, we revoked over 100k visas from the Worst of the Worst &ndash; DUI, child abuse, and assault. A few examples: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/2wHVtkzQYV\">pic.twitter.com\/2wHVtkzQYV<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Department of State (@StateDept) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/StateDept\/status\/2023818723061363147?\">February 17, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Some of the criminals who got ejected from the United States had been arrested for pedophilia, repeated <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/another-one-semi-truck-driver-accused-killing-3-freeway-indian-illegal-biden-set-free-border-report\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">drunk driving<\/a>, and assault.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Another foreign national came to the U.S. to teach young students &mdash; then was arrested for sexually assaulting one.<\/p>\n<p>Visa revoked. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/L8ng45c50t\">pic.twitter.com\/L8ng45c50t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Department of State (@StateDept) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/StateDept\/status\/2023818728950165980?\">February 17, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">A foreign national was arrested TWICE for DUI &ndash; going 90 MPH, weaving through traffic, and posing a threat to everyone on our roads.<\/p>\n<p>Visa revoked. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ZS6fBvAaeA\">pic.twitter.com\/ZS6fBvAaeA<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Department of State (@StateDept) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/StateDept\/status\/2023818736789324194?\">February 17, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The State Department underscored that Trump and Secretary of State <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/watch-5-best-quotes-rubios-blunt-truth-packed-speech-munich-security-conference\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marco Rubio<\/a> &ldquo;will defend our borders and our citizens by enforcing our immigration laws.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Aliens who take advantage of America&rsquo;s hospitality while violating our laws and threatening the safety of our citizens will have their visas revoked,&rdquo; the agency said.<\/p>\n<p>The majority of the revocations were for business travelers and tourists who overstayed their visas, but also included 8,000 students and 2,500 workers who had criminal encounters with law enforcement, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/politics\/trump-administration-revokes-more-than-100000-visas-first-year-back\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fox News<\/a> reported.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Among specialized workers, half of the revocations were based on drunken driving arrests, 30% for assault, battery, or confinement charges, and the remaining 20% were revoked for theft, child abuse, substance abuse and distribution, and fraud and embezzlement charges,&rdquo; the outlet said.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Nearly 500 students lost visas for drug possession and distribution, and hundreds of foreign workers lost visas because they were believed to be abusing children.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>In August 2025, the State Department said it was reviewing all 55 million foreigners with U.S. visas as part of its &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/trump-admin-vet-55-million-foreigners-us-deportations-table\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">continuous vetting<\/a>&rdquo; process to crack down on non-citizens who warrant deportation.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The Trump administration will continue to put America first and protect our nation from foreign nationals who pose a risk to public safety or national security,&rdquo; DOS spokesman Tommy Piggott said, per Fox News.<\/p>\n<p>Predictably, Democrats and their media minions ripped Trump for revoking the visas of criminal foreigners who endanger U.S. citizens.<\/p>\n<p>As always, the unpatriotic left prioritizes the welfare of foreign aliens over the safety and well-being of Americans.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the left-wing shrieking, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fla-gov-desantis-says-vaccinating-seniors-is-his-priority\/\" title=\"Fla. Gov. DeSantis says vaccinating seniors is his priority\">administration remains committed<\/a> to the America-first agenda that won Trump a second term.<\/p>\n<p>On Feb. 2, the State Department reaffirmed that it&rsquo;ll enforce stricter standards for visas, including enforcing a &ldquo;public charge&rdquo; rule denying visas to foreign applicants who are at high risk of relying on taxpayer-funded public benefits.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">&#128680; Audit America!<\/p>\n<p>Somalia ranks near the top at 72% for welfare dependency among immigrant households.<\/p>\n<p>Why are we importing at mass scale, putting people straight onto <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-gop-outline-failing-democrat-policies\/\" title=\"House GOP outline failing Democrat policies\">taxpayer-funded benefits<\/a>, then shocked when fraud explodes?<\/p>\n<p>This was designed so Americans pay the bill. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/rDYBWQOr2m\">pic.twitter.com\/rDYBWQOr2m<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Mehek Cooke&#127482;&#127480; (@MehekCooke) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MehekCooke\/status\/2007864374116106587?\">January 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;President Trump has made clear that immigrants must be financially self-sufficient and not be a financial burden to Americans,&rdquo; the <a href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/News\/visas-news\/immigrant-visa-processing-updates-for-nationalities-at-high-risk-of-public-benefits-usage.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DOS stated<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The Department of State is undergoing a full review of all screening and vetting policies to ensure that immigrants from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cdc-declares-rabies-new-potential-public-health-threat-bans-dogs-from-over-100-countries\/\" title=\"CDC Declares Rabies New Potential ... Health Threat, Bans Dogs From Over 100 Countries\">high-risk countries<\/a> do not unlawfully utilize welfare in the United States or become a public charge.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The United States is by far the most generous country on Earth. But generosity does not mean feeding someone else&rsquo;s children while letting our own starve.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">The United States is the world&rsquo;s piggy bank, providing more foreign aid than the next 9 countries combined. &#128184;<\/p>\n<p>Imagine how much money we could save if we just stopped giving away Americans&rsquo; hard-earned money for free! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/A9wRWI1UvF\">pic.twitter.com\/A9wRWI1UvF<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene&#127482;&#127480; (@FmrRepMTG) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FmrRepMTG\/status\/1867573265796825313?\">December 13, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>As Americans struggle with crushing inflation, rampant crime, soaring homelessness, and pothole-riddled streets, it&rsquo;s about time to focus on fixing our own problems.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\"> \t\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* Name<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* <\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<label>* Message<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t<textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\"> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> \t\t<script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey==typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts={ \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs=[ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i=0; i <inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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