The State Department revoked visas for six foreign nationals after they made comments regarding the slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk. “The United States has no obligation to host foreigners who wish death on Americans,” the State Department said on X.
In a series of posts, officials detailed each person’s comments that led to the revocations, including screenshots. The posts redacted the individuals’ names, but the State Department said they were from Argentina, Brazil, Germany, Mexico, Paraguay and South Africa.
What comments did they make?
The first post in the thread includes a screenshot of a post that reads, in part, “it’s hot as f—- where this man currently is and it’s deserved.”
The State Department captioned it “An Argentine national said that Kirk ‘devoted his entire life spreading racist, xenophobic, misogynistic rhetoric’ and deserves to burn in hell. Visa revoked.”
Another post in the thread includes a screenshot of a post that reads, “They’re hurt that the racist rally ended in attempted martyrdom? Charlie Kirk won’t be remembered as a hero.” The State Department again wrote, “Visa revoked.”
The State Department said President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio “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 department added.
Kirk, who cofounded the youth conservative organization Turning Point USA, was fatally shot Sept. 10 while speaking at Utah Valley University during the first stop of his “American Comeback Tour.”
What led to this?
This is not the first time individuals have faced consequences after sharing posts about Charlie Kirk and his death.
Just one day after Kirk was killed, reports started coming in of public school teachers, journalists and other individuals facing the loss of jobs or opportunities after celebrating, mocking or justifying Kirk’s death online.
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The Department of Defense also suspended military officials over similar posts.
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel faced consequences following a monologue in which he commented on Kirk’s death. ABC and its parent company pulled “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” off the air for a week in response to the comments.
Presidential Medal of Freedom
The State Department’s post was shared the same day Trump posthumously awarded Kirk with the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Kirk’s wife, Erica, attended the ceremony at the White House and accepted the award in Kirk’s honor.
