The United States government has revoked the visas of six foreign nationals who celebrated the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk on social media.
In a post on X on Tuesday, the US Department of State said the decision was made after identifying individuals who used their platforms to mock or justify Kirk’s assassination.
“The United States has no obligation to host foreigners who wish death on Americans,” the statement read.
The six affected individuals were said to be from South Africa, Mexico, Brazil, Paraguay, Germany, and Argentina.
The department also shared screenshots of their posts, showing the comments that led to the visa revocation.
One of the posts by an Argentine national reportedly said Kirk “deserved to burn in hell,” while a South African mocked Americans grieving his death. A Mexican national wrote that “some people deserve to die,” while another from Brazil claimed Kirk “died too late.”
The State Department confirmed that all six individuals have been declared “no longer welcome in the US.”
The move came a day after former President Donald Trump posthumously awarded the 31-year-old founder of Turning Point USA the Presidential Medal of Freedom at the White House, calling him a “martyr for truth.”
Kirk’s assassination has sparked strong reactions online, dividing opinions about his life and activism.
The State Department said it would continue tracking and penalising visa holders who celebrate or promote violence against Americans.
“Aliens who take advantage of America’s hospitality while celebrating the assassination of our citizens will be removed,” the agency added.
