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The State Department said Tuesday it has revoked the visas of six foreign nationals who allegedly celebrated the assassination of conservative Christian activist Charlie Kirk.
Kirk was shot and killed during a rally in Utah last month. President Donald Trump posthumously awarded him the Presidential Medal of Freedom in a White House ceremony on Tuesday. The medal was accepted by Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk, on what would have been his 32nd birthday.
The department said it reviewed social media posts on X from the former visa holders that appeared to applaud Kirk’s killing. The individuals were from Argentina, Brazil, Germany, Mexico, South Africa and Paraguay.
“The United States has no obligation to host foreigners who wish death on Americans,” the department said on X. “The State Department continues to identify visa holders who celebrated the heinous assassination of Charlie Kirk.”
The department said Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Trump were committed to defending “our borders, our culture and our citizens.”
“Aliens who take advantage of America’s hospitality while celebrating the assassination of our citizens will be removed,” it added.
The news comes as RSBN previously reported that more than a month after conservative influencer Charlie Kirk was killed while speaking at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, lawmakers in both chambers of Congress approved resolutions to honor him ahead of what would have been his 32nd birthday on Tuesday.
In the Senate, Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) introduced a resolution designating Oct. 14, 2025, as a National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk. Scott called Kirk’s death “a devastating loss.”
“Charlie was a good man – a devout husband, father, and friend,” Scott said in remarks on the Senate floor. “His life was shaped by his faith and the idea that in America, debate and discussion are crucial to the betterment of our country. He believed in God, the American dream, the value of family, and the principles of our great nation.”
The Senate passed the measure by unanimous consent. Because it is a simple resolution, it does not carry the force of law or require a full vote.
In the House, lawmakers introduced separate resolutions to honor Kirk and condemn political violence. Last month, Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) confirmed passage of a resolution recognizing “the life and legacy of our friend Charlie Kirk.”
