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The United States government, under President Donald Trump's administration, has revoked over 300,000 visas as part of its tough stance on immigration during the second term. The US Department of State announced this on Tuesday, revealing that the number of revoked visas had reached more than 175,000 by August 10th of the current year.

A department spokesperson stated that the government has revoked more visas faster than any other government before. There is a zero tolerance policy for visa holders who violate the law, commit fraud, or undermine national security. Human rights activists, however, accuse the government of violating due process and freedom of speech, citing cases where visas were revoked for pro-Palestinian demonstrators or foreigners who made comments on social media.

Despite Trump's campaign promise to stop illegal immigration in 2024, his administration has also complicated legal immigration, such as high fees for certain work visas. The US government aims to encourage citizens to uncover alleged fraud using federal programs and tax funds by offering a reward of up to $30,000 for tips leading to a conviction for fraud or significant federal prosecution.

The Fraud Whistleblower Incentive Program (WHIP) will be managed by the Justice Department. Tip-offs can be submitted through the website "fraud.gov". Trump announced the program in the Oval Office, explaining that whistleblowers would receive a commission of one percent of the amount uncovered through their tip. He himself would decide who receives the reward if multiple people claim the same critical tip. "I will be the judge in all these decisions."