Marco Rubio Announces Major Visa Crackdown, Says Radical Behavior Won’t Be Tolerated

Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a broad visa enforcement sweep, saying the United States will deny or revoke visas for individuals who engage in radical, destructive, or violence-celebrating behavior. Rubio said visitors — whether students, tourists, or others — must meet a very high standard, adding that visas are a privilege, not a right. He emphasized that those already in the country who violate those standards can have their visas revoked as part of ongoing reviews. The comments come amid heightened scrutiny of visa holders and public-order concerns, as the State Department says it will continue using existing legal authorities to protect public safety.