U.S. State Department announced the cancellation of visas for six individuals from abroad, citing their online statements regarding the killing of prominent conservative advocate Charlie Kirk.
The decision was revealed on the date that marked what would have been Kirk‘s 32nd birthday, coinciding with President Donald Trump’s decision to honor him posthumously with the nation’s top civilian accolade, the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
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“The U.S. is under no duty to welcome non-citizens who express desires for harm against its people,” the department stated via its X account.
The affected individuals hail from South Africa, Argentina, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, and Paraguay.
According to officials, one person from Argentina claimed Kirk promoted “racist, anti-immigrant, and sexist views.” Another, posting in German, remarked: “Democrats remain silent when fascists perish.”
The department noted it is actively reviewing additional visa holders suspected of endorsing or downplaying Kirk’s murder, which occurred during an event at a university in Utah in September.
Prior alerts from the State Department indicated potential repercussions for foreigners who “endorse, justify, or mock” the incident.
This move aligns with the Trump administration’s intensified immigration enforcement since the start of the year, which includes enhanced scrutiny of social media activity, the revocation of numerous student visas, and proposals to shorten visa validity periods.
