The U.S. State Department said it will revoke visas for any foreigner who praises the killing of Charlie Kirk, a co‑founder of Turning Point USA. The move follows a string of calls from the Trump administration to root out “foreigners who glorify violence and hatred.”
On X, the department posted a short statement that it “does not welcome” those who celebrate the assassin’s crime and that the next steps would involve returning visa holders to the United States. The post ended each example of hateful commentary with the words “visa revoked.”
Take a look at the comments the agency highlighted:
- An Argentine national called Kirk “a racist, a misogynist” and said it was “time to burn him in hell.”
- A South African user mocked the grief of Americans, suggesting that the “racist rally” ended in “martyrdom.”
- A Mexican veteran of U.S. politics claimed that “people who deserve to die should be removed.”
- A Brazilian email noted that Kirk “spurred a Nazi rally” and that he “died too late.”
- A Paraguayan speaker dismissed Kirk as “a son of a b___” who died by his own rules.
All of the posts were followed by the State Department’s note that the individuals had their visas revoked.
The comments echo a broader campaign by the U.S. government to clamp down on foreign support for extremist ideology. In a separate statement, Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau warned that foreigners praising violence “are not welcome” and asked citizens to report any such posts. He urged followers of President Donald Trump and Vice‑President J.D. Vance to flag offensive slurs about Kirk.
Behind the social‑media controversy is the grim reality of the Utah Valley University shooting. On Sept. 10, 2024, a 22‑year‑old man named Tyler Robinson fired a single shot that killed Kirk, a 31‑year‑old activist who had risen to national prominence. Robinson has been charged with aggravated murder and other related offenses. The FBI and local police identified him through cell‑phone data that linked him to a transgender roommate.
President Trump and other GOP leaders have called for the shooter to receive the death penalty. The case has prompted lawmakers and activists to raise questions about campus safety and the spread of extremist rhetoric.
The State Department’s action is part of its broader “immigration enforcement is a matter of national security” policy. The agency says it will “protect our borders, our culture, and our citizens by enforcing our immigration laws.” That means pulling visas from people who publicly endorse or support violent acts against Americans.
How does this affect U.S. front‑line policy? The American government is tightening post‑entry scrutiny. A visa can be cancelled “in the interest of national security” if the holder is found to be part of a extremist network. In normal cases, visa holders must show they have legitimate reasons to stay in the country – a requirement that the Department has sharpened by focusing on extremist content.
For the general public, the headline issue is clear: The U.S. will not allow people who publicly praise the killing of a U.S. citizen to stay in the country. The State Department’s online post is a direct message to foreign nationals who call them “celebrates” or “glorifies” a violent act. If a visa holder is identified with such language, the Department will revoke it.
The event has taken the domestic conversation online. Vance’s call for people to flag hate speech is a reminder that U.S. security hinges on vigilance. As the shooting has drawn attention to extremist ideology abroad, the government seeks to neutralize that threat at the border before it can take root inside the country.
The discussion highlights how a single violent act can trigger a policy response that extends beyond the immediate shooting. The State Department is emphasising the connection between foreign praise for domestic violence and potential future threats to American citizens. The message is this: Any foreigner who celebrates a killing will be turned away and lose their visa. The United States is tightening its immigration safeguards so that the next time a foreign critic degrades an American, there is no gap for them to exploit.
Source: New York Post
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