Trump official claims record-breaking 300,000 visas were revoked

What happened: The Trump administration said it revoked more than 300,000 visas held by foreign nationals, claiming a faster pace than any previous administration. A State Department spokesman said targets broke the law, committed fraud or posed national security threats. Key numbers: More than 300,000 visas revoked; over 175,000 by August; Why it matters: The administration says it will keep acting to secure borders and protect national security. Rights advocates and human rights experts condemned social media screening efforts, saying they threaten free speech and resemble surveillance.

The Trump administration said it revoked more than 300,000 visas held by foreign nationals, claiming a faster pace than any previous administration. A State Department spokesman said targets broke the law, committed fraud or posed national security threats.

The administration says it will keep acting to secure borders and protect national security. Rights advocates and human rights experts condemned social media screening efforts, saying they threaten free speech and resemble surveillance.