Trump Reverses Course on Foreign Students, Citing Financial Benefits to US Higher Education System

Nov 12, 2025 11:48 am CST

President Donald Trump has unexpectedly changed his stance on foreign students studying in American universities, arguing they strengthen the US higher education system financially. Despite his administration's previous crackdown on international students through visa revocations and stricter requirements, Trump now states reducing foreign enrollment would cause severe financial harm to American colleges and universities.