Charlie Kirk: US revokes visas of foreigners over mockery of assassination
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By Nkiruka Nnorom, with agency reports
The United States government yesterday said it has revoked the visas of six foreign nationals who, either mocked or celebrated the assassination of conservative activist, Charlie Kirk.
The affected individuals hail from Argentina, Brazil, Germany, Mexico, Paraguay, and South Africa.
Kirk, an ally of President Donald Trump, was shot last month while speaking at Utah Valley University, sending shockwaves across America.
He was an influential conservative activist and co-founder of Turning Point USA, a youth-focused advocacy group he co-founded in 2012.
His killing drew widespread condemnation across the political spectrum, with many describing the act as a targeted attack on free speech.
The action coincided with what would have been Kirk’s 32nd birthday, the same day he was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Donald Trump.
The US Department of State said the decision followed an internal review of social media posts deemed “offensive and contrary to U.S. Values”.
In an X post late Tuesday, the US State Department said it has “no obligation to host foreigners who wish death on Americans”.
“The State Department continues to identify visa holders who celebrated the heinous assassination of Charlie Kirk,” the statement reads.
Officials from the State Department Examples cited posts calling Kirk a racist who deserved it, and messages mocking grieving Americans.
“We will not tolerate foreigners who promote or celebrate acts of violence against U.S. citizens,” a State Department spokesperson said.
Officials maintained that the visa cancellations were lawful, limited in scope, and aimed at protecting national integrity.
“Freedom of speech does not extend to foreigners seeking the privilege of entry while glorifying violence,” the spokesperson added.
The United States has increased visa scrutiny in recent years, requiring applicants to disclose social media handles and online activity.
The policy, officials say, is designed to prevent extremist sympathisers or those expressing hostility towards the country from entering its borders.
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