The United States Department of State has revoked the visas of at least six foreign nationals after they posted messages on social media celebrating or justifying the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter) Tuesday evening, the Department wrote, “The United States has no obligation to host foreigners who wish death on Americans.”
According to the statement, the revoked visas belonged to individuals from South Africa, Mexico, Brazil, Paraguay, Germany, and Argentina, all of whom made remarks described as “disturbing” and “deeply offensive.”
The Department shared examples of the now-banned individuals’ comments, writing:
“The State Department continues to identify visa holders who celebrated the heinous assassination of Charlie Kirk. Here are just a few examples of aliens who are no longer welcome in the US: An Argentine national said that Kirk ‘devoted his entire life spreading racist, xenophobic, misogynistic rhetoric’ and deserves to burn in hell. Visa revoked.
“A South African national mocked Americans grieving the loss of Kirk, saying ‘they’re hurt that the racist rally ended in attempted martyrdom’ and alleging ‘he was used to astroturf a movement of white nationalist trailer trash.’ Visa revoked.
“A Mexican national said that Kirk ‘died being a racist, he died being a misogynist,’ and stated that ‘there are people who deserve to die. There are people who would make the world better off dead.’ Visa revoked.
“A Brazilian national charged that ‘Charlie Kirk was the reason for a Nazi rally where they marched in homage to him’ and that Kirk ‘DIED TOO LATE.’ Visa revoked.
“A German national celebrated Kirk’s death and attempted to justify his murder, writing, ‘when fascists die, democrats don’t complain.’ Visa revoked.
“A Paraguayan national charged that ‘Charlie Kirk was a son of a b** and he died by his own rules.’ Visa revoked.”
The post concluded with a strong warning:
“#POTUS and #SecRubio will defend our borders, our culture, and our citizens by enforcing our immigration laws. Aliens who take advantage of America’s hospitality while celebrating the assassination of our citizens will be removed.”
The announcement comes days after Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old co-founder of Turning Point USA, was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by former President Donald Trump, who described him as a “martyr for truth.” Kirk was widely credited with mobilizing young conservative voters during Trump’s campaigns.
Following his assassination, social media platforms were flooded with both tributes and vitriol. A New York Timesinvestigation revealed that over 145 Americans were fired, suspended, or forced to resign for online posts referencing Kirk’s death.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Deputy Secretary Christopher Landau had previously hinted at visa revocations for foreigners who “celebrate or excuse acts of violence against Americans.” Landau stated:
“I have been disgusted to see some on social media praising, rationalising, or making light of the event, and have directed our consular officials to undertake appropriate action… Please feel free to bring such comments by foreigners to my attention so that the [State Department] can protect the American people.”
The visa revocations come amid a broader tightening of U.S. immigration and visa policies, including new vetting measures that require applicants to disclose their social media accounts.
According to Fox News, more than 6,000 student visas have been revoked this year, with hundreds reportedly cancelled due to alleged links to terrorism or pro-Hamas fundraising activity.
The move underscores the U.S. government’s stance that freedom of expression for foreign nationals does not extend to endorsing or celebrating violence against Americans.
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