The Trump administration has revoked the visas of at least six foreign nationals who made online comments about the murder of right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk. The move comes as part of what officials describe as a broader effort to deny entry to individuals who “wish death on Americans.”
In a statement posted on X, the U.S. State Department confirmed that it had taken action against six foreign visa holders. It said, “The United States has no obligation to host foreigners who wish death on Americans,” and shared screenshots of several posts that appeared to celebrate Charlie Kirk’s death. Officials also indicated that more visa cancellations could follow.
Kirk, a close ally of President Donald Trump and founder of Turning Point USA, was shot dead while speaking at a university event in Utah on September 10. The 31-year-old conservative activist was known for his outspoken views on politics, race, and free speech, often drawing both admiration and criticism.
According to the State Department, the six individuals who had their visas canceled were citizens of Argentina, South Africa, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, and Paraguay. One of them, South African national Nhlamulo Baloyi, confirmed to Reuters and the Washington Post that his business visa had been revoked after he posted that Charlie Kirk “won’t be remembered as a hero.”
The visa cancellations were announced on the same day President Trump posthumously awarded Charlie Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom, calling him a “martyr” and blaming “far-left radicals” for his killing.
Tyler Robinson, a 22-year-old student, was arrested two days after the incident and charged with aggravated murder.
The Trump administration has also intensified its social media vetting process and revoked thousands of visas this year as part of its wider immigration crackdown. Officials said more than 6,000 student visas have been canceled in 2025, citing violations such as assault, DUI, and “support for terrorism.”
The latest move underscores the administration’s zero-tolerance approach toward individuals who engage in what it considers anti-American or hateful speech online.
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