In an assertive move to uphold national security, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced the revocation of over 300 foreign students’ visas.
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This effort aligns with President Trump’s decisive crackdown on university campuses involved in pro-Palestinian protests.
Rubio’s remarks came during a press conference in Guyana, where he confirmed that the number of visa revocations could exceed 300.
According to the Trump administration, these actions aim to control the growing influence of pro-Palestinian student activists suspected of being sympathetic to terrorist activities.
The decision underscores the ongoing efforts to prevent foreign nationals from overstaying their visas under false pretenses.
The revocations are part of a broader enforcement strategy, specifically targeting higher education institutions harboring anti-American sentiment.
“We don’t want it. We don’t want it in our country. Go back and do it in your country,” Rubio emphasized.
His statement echoes a clear message: American student visas are for education, not activism.
These measures follow President Trump’s January executive order targeting individuals and groups with alleged ties to Hamas.
This order mandates the revocation and deportation of “Hamas sympathizers,” extending the crackdown beyond just student visa holders.
“We’re just not gonna have it. So we’ll revoke your visa and once your visa is revoked you’re illegally in the country and you have to leave,” Rubio said, cited by Politico.
One high-profile case involves Rumeysa Ozturk, a Turkish doctoral student at Tufts University and Fulbright Scholar.
Her support for Palestinians in an op-ed resulted in her visa revocation, subsequent detention, and a controversial transfer to a Louisiana detention center contrary to a judge’s order for her to remain in Massachusetts.
This incident, alongside the detention of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil, further illuminates the administration’s commitment to stringent immigration policies.
Critics, including Senator Elizabeth Warren, argue that these actions infringe upon civil liberties, highlighting the need for due process and free speech protection.
However, the Trump administration remains steadfast in its approach, citing national security and the prevention of antisemitism as primary objectives.
The administration’s stance is clear: visas will not be granted to those intending to disrupt American society.
Rubio asserted, “If you apply for a student visa … to participate in movements that vandalize universities, we’re not giving you that visa.”
This recent development serves as a stark reminder of the current administration’s unwavering commitment to security and order, leaving many to wonder what further measures may lie ahead in this campaign.
🚨🇺🇸TRUMP ADMINISTRATION THREATENS TO BLOCK FOREIGN STUDENTS AT “PRO-HAMAS” COLLEGES
The Trump administration may decertify U.S. universities from hosting any foreign students if they’re linked to pro-Hamas protests.
Under Rubio’s “Catch and Revoke” program, 300+ student visas… https://t.co/7oZ1ZJGIIj pic.twitter.com/AkTMLfVgtt
— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) March 27, 2025
