AP Diplomatic Writer Matthew Lee broke the news that the Trump administration was reviewing the more than 55 million people with valid U.S. visas for deportable offenses. The scoop came as Lee was following up on State’s revocation of student visas by pressing for context on the wider universe of visas under review. A State Department spokesman ignored Lee’s question during a background briefing but later followed up with a written response that included the far larger figure.
AP breaks news on Trump administration’s review of U.S. visa holders
FILE - President Donald Trump speaks at the Kennedy Center, Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)




