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Six Foreigners Lose US Visas for Celebrating Charlie Kirk’s Killing
The United States Department of State has revoked the visas of six foreign nationals over social media posts that appeared to celebrate or justify the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday evening, the Department declared:
“The United States has no obligation to host foreigners who wish death on Americans.”
The announcement was accompanied by screenshots of posts from individuals in South Africa, Mexico, Brazil, Paraguay, Germany, and Argentina all of whom have now been declared “no longer welcome in the US.”
According to the State Department, each of the six foreigners made online remarks that either mocked Kirk’s death or justified his killing. Examples cited include:
- An Argentine nationalwho said Kirk “devoted his entire life spreading racist, xenophobic, misogynistic rhetoric” and deserved to burn in hell.
- A South African nationalwho mocked grieving Americans, calling Kirk a “white nationalist.”
- A Mexican nationalwho stated, “There are people who deserve to die. There are people who would make the world better off dead.”
- A Brazilian nationalwho claimed Kirk “died too late” and compared him to Nazis.
- A German nationalwho wrote, “When fascists die, democrats don’t complain.”
- A Paraguayan nationalwho insulted Kirk and celebrated his death.
The State Department said it continues to identify and revoke visas of individuals who celebrate acts of violence against Americans.
“#POTUS and #SecRubio will defend our borders, our culture, and our citizens by enforcing our immigration laws,” the statement read.
“Aliens who take advantage of America’s hospitality while celebrating the assassination of our citizens will be removed.”
The move comes shortly after Kirk was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by former President Donald Trump, who hailed him as a “martyr for truth.”
Kirk, aged 31, was the co-founder of Turning Point USA and played a major role in mobilizing young conservative voters for Trump. His death sparked heated debates across the U.S. political divide and prompted widespread online reactions.
A New York Times investigation revealed that more than 145 people in the U.S. have been fired, suspended, or forced to resign over posts related to Kirk’s assassination.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Deputy Secretary Christopher Landau had previously warned that the U.S. government could revoke visas over such comments.
“I have been disgusted to see some on social media praising or rationalizing this event,” Landau tweeted. “Our consular officials have been directed to take appropriate action.”
This latest enforcement comes amid a broader tightening of U.S. immigration policy, with the Biden administration now requiring visa applicants to make their social media accounts public for vetting.
Since June, the State Department has revoked over 6,000 student visas, many linked to alleged terrorism affiliations or pro-Hamas fundraising activities, according to Fox News.
The visa cancellations signal a new phase in U.S. foreign policy that prioritizes national security and digital accountability, sending a clear message that celebrating violence against Americans will not be tolerated.
