The U.S. State Department has revoked the visas of six foreign nationals for posting offensive comments online that celebrated the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. Officials stated that the country is not obligated to host individuals who express harm toward Americans. This action reflects the Trump administration's commitment to enforcing immigration laws against those glorifying violence.
On October 14, 2025, the State Department announced the revocation of visas for at least six foreigners who made derogatory remarks about the assassination of Charlie Kirk, a prominent conservative figure. The agency emphasized its stance in a post on X, writing, "The State Department continues to identify visa holders who celebrated the heinous assassination of Charlie Kirk." It added, "@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 individuals hailed from various countries, including Argentina, South Africa, Mexico, Germany, Brazil, and Paraguay. An unnamed Argentine citizen claimed Kirk "devoted his entire life to spreading racist, xenophobic, misogynistic rhetoric" and deserved to burn in hell. A South African mocked grieving Americans, stating, "they’re hurt that the racist rally ended in attempted martyrdom" and that Kirk was used to "astroturf a movement of white nationalist trailer trash." A Mexican commenter said Kirk "died being a racist, he died being a misogynist," adding, "There are people who deserve to die. There are people who would make the world better off dead."
Others included a German who remarked, "when fascists die, democrats don’t complain," a Brazilian who called Kirk the reason for a "Nazi rally" and said he "DIED TOO LATE," and a Paraguayan who labeled him "a son of a b---- and he died by his own rules." Each example ended with the State Department's note: "Visa revoked."
This move follows encouragement from Vice President JD Vance and other officials to report offensive online language about Kirk. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau posted last month, "Foreigners who glorify violence and hatred are not welcome visitors to our country." He added, "I have been disgusted to see some on social media praising, rationalizing, or making light of the event, and have directed our consular officials to undertake appropriate action. Please feel free to bring such comments by foreigners to my attention so that the @StateDept can protect the American people."
The action underscores the administration's broader efforts to address perceived threats to U.S. values through immigration enforcement.