4,000 Criminal Foreign Students Get the Boot Under Trump Crackdown

The Trump administration has revoked the visas of 4,000 foreign students, the majority of whom were found to have committed serious crimes while residing in the United States, according to a report published Monday by the New York Post.

The action is part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to enforce immigration laws and prioritize public safety.

According to the New York Post, most of the students whose visas were revoked are originally from Asia and the Middle East.

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The crimes committed by these individuals include arson, assault, human trafficking, wildlife trafficking, child endangerment, domestic abuse, driving under the influence, and robbery.

A senior State Department source indicated that over 90 percent of the individuals whose visas were canceled had been charged with these offenses, and more than 500 had been arrested for assault alone.

The official emphasized that only students who had committed serious crimes were subject to removal.

“There were cases like where it was not a serious thing, like littering, or somebody had charges that were dropped, where we didn’t revoke those. Because it should be a serious matter,” the source explained.

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To address the issue, the administration formed a special action team tasked specifically with handling the revocations.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended the administration’s action, making clear that holding a student visa is a privilege, not a right.

“No one is entitled to a student visa to enter the United States. No one. It’s not a constitutional right. It’s not a law,” Rubio stated.

“Every day, consular officers on the ground in face-to-face interviews are denying people visas for all kinds of reasons – because we think you’re going to overstay, because we think your family member is a member of a drug ring, whatever it may be. We deny visas every day all over the world. No one is entitled to a visa.”

Rubio further pointed out that the burden of proof lies with the individual seeking a visa, not with the government to justify denial.

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His remarks highlight a fundamental principle of U.S. immigration law: entry to the United States, even for students, is a privilege subject to vetting and conditions.

The Trump administration’s decision has already faced criticism from left-leaning media outlets and immigration advocates, who have framed the move as harsh and discriminatory.

However, supporters argue that the policy is a common-sense approach to prioritize the safety of American citizens and lawful residents by removing individuals who violate the nation’s laws.

The action comes amid broader efforts by the Trump administration to tighten immigration controls and crack down on visa overstays, fraudulent claims, and criminal activity among non-citizens.

Administration officials have repeatedly emphasized that immigration enforcement is critical to national security, public safety, and the preservation of American jobs and educational opportunities for U.S. citizens.

The move to expel criminal foreign students aligns with a series of immigration-related initiatives undertaken since President Trump’s second inauguration.

These policies include more rigorous visa screening, increased penalties for visa fraud, and expedited removal proceedings for non-citizens convicted of crimes.

Despite backlash from some sectors, the Trump administration maintains that protecting Americans from criminal activity remains a top priority.

The revocation of visas for foreign nationals convicted of serious crimes reflects a broader strategy of restoring the rule of law in immigration practices and safeguarding American communities from preventable threats.

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