Foreign Nationals Have Visas Revoked After Comments About Charlie Kirk’s Assassination

Six foreign individuals, from Argentina, South Africa, Mexico, Germany, Brazil, and Paraguay, had their U.S. visas revoked following inflammatory remarks made about the assassination of Charlie Kirk, co-founder of Turning Point USA. The State Department announced the action and indicated further measures may be taken against those celebrating Kirk’s death.

One Argentinian critic accused Kirk of spreading racist, xenophobic, and misogynistic rhetoric. A South African national mocked Americans mourning Kirk, suggesting they were upset because the incident was used to promote a white nationalist movement. Others from different countries made even more hostile statements, with one Brazilian claiming Kirk “died too late” after accusing him of inciting a Nazi rally, and a Paraguayan calling Kirk a “son of a b**h” whose death was his own fault.

The department shared examples of these comments publicly, simply stating “Visa revoked” to emphasize their stance against hate speech and incitement.

Meanwhile, Kirk was fatally shot during an event at Utah Valley University on September 10. The suspect, 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, has been charged with aggravated murder and faces the possibility of the death penalty in Utah. Robinson was reportedly living with a transgender roommate, and communications between them helped authorities identify him.

Following the shooting, the U.S. government underscored its commitment to preventing violence and hate-driven actions. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau emphasized efforts to revoke visas of individuals who glorify violence or hatred, condemning social media praise or rationalizations of the attack. Several U.S. professionals, including media figures and workers in essential sectors, have also faced scrutiny for promoting harmful rhetoric.