The State Department has reiterated its commitment to revoking visas of foreign nationals who have expressed approval of the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
This stance underscores the United States' position that it is under no obligation to accommodate individuals who harbor ill will towards Americans. "The United States 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 department stated in a post on X.
As reported by Breitbart, the department highlighted several instances of foreigners expressing satisfaction over Kirk's untimely death. Among these, an Argentine national remarked that Kirk "devoted his entire life spreading racist, xenophobic, misogynistic rhetoric" and deserved to "burn in hell."
Similarly, a South African national, whose visa was subsequently revoked, commented that Kirk's supporters were "hurt that the racist rally ended in attempted martyrdom," while accusing Kirk of being used to "astroturf a movement of white nationalist trailer trash." A Mexican national also expressed disdain, stating that Kirk "died being a racist" and "died being a misogynist," further asserting, "There are people who deserve to die. There are people who would make the world better off dead."
This policy of revoking visas was initially implemented shortly after the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk, which occurred while he was delivering a speech at Utah Valley University in September. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau emphasized the department's position, stating, "In light of yesterdays horrific assassination of a leading political figure, I want to underscore that foreigners who glorify violence and hatred are not welcome visitors to our country." He expressed his dismay at the social media reactions that praised or trivialized the event and directed consular officials to take appropriate measures.
In a poignant ceremony at the White House, President Donald Trump posthumously awarded Charlie Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom, with his widow, Erika Kirk, accepting the honor. Erika Kirk reflected on her husband's legacy, saying, "His name, Charles, literally means free man. And thats exactly who my husband was." She recounted her initial meeting with him, where his passion for politics, philosophy, and theology was evident. "There was this divine restlessness within him that came from knowing God placed him on this earth to protect something very sacred. He never stopped fighting for people to experience freedom," she added.
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