US State Department Threatens Visa Revocations Over Foreign Support for Charlie Kirk Killing

Following the assassination of right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University, Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau warned that foreigners who glorify or make light of the killing risk having their US visas revoked. Landau encouraged social media users to report posts praising or rationalizing the violence, promising to have consular officials investigate and take appropriate action against violators. This move is part of a broader Trump administration crackdown on immigration, which has already seen the revocation of thousands of student visas for legal violations and political activities deemed contrary to US interests. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has prioritized visa revocations for those involved in protests against US foreign policy, including campus demonstrations supporting Palestine. The administration's approach includes vetting visa applicants’ social media profiles, despite criticism over restrictions on online speech. The incident has sparked bipartisan condemnation of political violence while highlighting ongoing tensions over immigration and political expression in the US.