Six foreign nationals have had their U.S. visas revoked following what the State Department called “vile and tone-deaf” remarks celebrating the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. The agency announced the decision Tuesday, emphasizing that additional actions are forthcoming under President Trump’s administration.
“The State Department continues to identify visa holders who celebrated the heinous assassination of Charlie Kirk,” the agency said in a statement posted to X. “@POTUS and @SecRubio will defend our borders, our culture, and our citizens by enforcing our immigration laws. Aliens who take advantage of America’s hospitality while celebrating the assassination of our citizens will be removed.”
The six individuals — from Argentina, South Africa, Mexico, Germany, Brazil, and Paraguay — were not publicly identified. According to the department, each made public comments mocking Kirk or applauding his death.
One Argentinian user said Kirk “devoted his entire life to spreading racist, xenophobic, misogynistic rhetoric.” A South African mocked mourning Americans, claiming they were “hurt that the racist rally ended in attempted martyrdom” and called Kirk’s supporters “white nationalist trailer trash.”
A Mexican national wrote that Kirk “died being a racist, he died being a misogynist,” adding that “there are people who deserve to die.” A German commenter posted, “When fascists die, democrats don’t complain.” A Brazilian said Kirk “was the reason for a Nazi rally” and “died too late,” while a Paraguayan remarked, “Charlie Kirk was a son of a b—h and he died by his own rules.”
The State Department shared screenshots of each example on X with the caption “Visa revoked,” implying a digital stamp of rejection.
Charlie Kirk, co-founder of Turning Point USA, was shot and killed on September 10 during a speaking event at Utah Valley University. His alleged killer, 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, has been charged with aggravated murder and could face the death penalty under Utah law.
Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau reiterated the administration’s stance last month, saying the U.S. will not harbor individuals who glorify violence.
“I have been disgusted to see some on social media praising, rationalizing, or making light of the event,” Landau said on X. “I have directed our consular officials to undertake appropriate action.”
The crackdown comes as the Trump administration continues its broader effort to safeguard the nation’s borders and ensure that visitors respect American values. Officials have hinted that domestic figures who publicly celebrated Kirk’s death — including former MSNBC analyst Matthew Dowd and others in professional sectors such as aviation, health care, and education — may also face scrutiny.