U.S. threatens action against foreigners praising Charlie Kirk killing
The State Department has revoked over 6,000 student visas and is monitoring social media to prevent foreigners from glorifying political violence following Charlie Kirk's assassination.
- The US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau warned against foreigners "praising, rationalizing, or making light" of the killing of Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist, stressing that such views are unwelcome in the US.
- Landau emphasized that foreigners who glorify violence and hatred are not welcome, in response to Kirk's assassination.
- A high-ranking State Department official confirmed the directive to consular officials for taking action against those making light of Kirk's killing on social media.
- The US Administration believes it should not grant visas to individuals whose presence does not align with US national security interests.
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State Dept Bars Entry to Foreigners Glorifying Violence, Hatred After Kirk Assassination.
PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: The State Department says it will take action against foreign visa holders and visa applicants who “glorify violence and hatred” in the wake of the assassination of Charlie Kirk.WHO WAS INVOLVED: Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, alleged assassin Tyler Robinson, a 22-year-old Utah resident, foreign visa holders and applicants, and U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau.WHEN & WHERE: The assassinati…
‘Send them home’: Most of FL Cabinet support revoking visas for those praising Charlie Kirk’s death
The courtyard area where conservative political commentator Charlie Kirk was shot and killed during an event at Utah Valley University in Orem is pictured behind police tape and law enforcement vehicles on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. (Photo by Spenser Heaps for Utah News Dispatch)Three Florida Cabinet members would support revocation by the U.S. Department of State of visas held by legal immigrants who celebrate the assassination of right-wing ac…
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