The Digest:
The United States has revoked visas for tens of thousands of foreign nationals, including many Nigerians, as part of President Donald Trump's intensified immigration enforcement agenda described as "promises made, promises kept."
Key Points
- The State Department announced the mass revocation affecting thousands worldwide.
- Driving under the influence accounted for 16,000 revocations, assault for 12,000, and theft for 8,000.
- Other grounds included terrorism links, public safety threats, and visa overstays.
- The administration framed the action as prioritizing "safety and interests of the American people."
- The move continues Trump's hardline immigration policies from his previous term.
- No specific breakdown by nationality was provided beyond the general statistics.
- The announcement reinforces Trump's campaign commitment to strict border control.
This sweeping enforcement action signals a return to restrictive immigration measures that will significantly impact global mobility, particularly for citizens from countries with large diaspora populations in the US.
Sources: Peoples Gazette
