Summary
The U.S. State Department canceled the visas of six foreign nationals due to their social media comments about Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist who was shot dead. The U.S. government stated it would not allow foreigners who support violence against Americans to stay in the country. President Trump posthumously awarded Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Key Facts
- The U.S. State Department revoked visas from six foreigners after their social media posts about Charlie Kirk's death.
- Charlie Kirk was a conservative activist and co-founder of the Turning Point student organization.
- Kirk was shot dead at a rally in September, and his killing led to various social media responses.
- The revoked visas belonged to individuals from South Africa, Mexico, Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.
- Some of the social media comments celebrated Kirk's death or criticized his political views.
- President Donald Trump awarded Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom after his death.
- U.S. government said it would not host foreigners who promote violence against Americans.
- The U.S. has increased the scrutiny of social media activity in visa applications since 2019.
