The United States has revoked the visas of several foreign nationals who publicly celebrated the assassination of conservative commentator and activist Charlie Kirk.
In a post shared on its official X handle, the US Department of State said it had “no obligation to host foreigners who wish death on Americans,” adding that it continues to identify visa holders who made “heinous” remarks celebrating Kirk’s killing.
According to the statement, six individuals from Argentina, South Africa, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, and Paraguay had their visas revoked after posting inflammatory comments online.
The department highlighted each case, naming the nationality of those involved and quoting their remarks before confirming the action taken.
An Argentine national reportedly said that Kirk “devoted his entire life spreading racist, xenophobic, misogynistic rhetoric” and “deserves to burn in hell.” The department noted simply: “Visa revoked.”
A South African national allegedly mocked Americans mourning Kirk’s death, saying “they’re hurt that the racist rally ended in attempted martyrdom,” and further claimed “he was used to astroturf a movement of white nationalist trailer trash.” The response was identical: “Visa revoked.”
Similarly, a Mexican national who said Kirk “died being a racist, he died being a misogynist” and declared that “there are people who deserve to die” also had their visa revoked.
The department added that a Brazilian national accused Kirk of being linked to a “Nazi rally” and said he “DIED TOO LATE,” while a German national justified the killing, writing “when fascists die, democrats don’t complain.” Both were removed from the country’s visa list.
A Paraguayan national who called Kirk “a son of a b****” and said he “died by his own rules” also had their visa cancelled.
Concluding the post, the State Department emphasised that President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio “will defend our borders, our culture, and our citizens by enforcing our immigration laws,” adding: “Aliens who take advantage of America’s hospitality while celebrating the assassination of our citizens will be removed.”
The move underscores Washington’s growing stance on tightening visa controls for foreigners found to be engaging in hate speech or endorsing acts of violence against US citizens.
Faridah Abdulkadiri
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