Key Points
- Officials revoke visas after online praise for Kirk. Posts mocked the killing and cheered the gun attack.
- Those affected came from six countries across three continents. The department says foreigners wishing death are not welcome.
- Kirk was shot at Utah Valley University last month. A 22-year-old suspect faces murder and related charges.
The U.S. revokes visas after praise for Charlie Kirk (Charles James Kirk). Officials say they need not host foreigners wishing death. They confirmed more reviews are ongoing across several countries.
Those flagged came from Argentina, South Africa, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Paraguay. Officials cited posts that mocked grief and praised the act. Some messages said he deserved death for racist, hateful views.
What the State Department said
The department said more checks will follow in coming days. It stressed clear rules after the Kirk shooter arrest update. Visa status can change fast when speech endorses violent harm.
What we know about the case
Kirk was shot on 10 September at Utah Valley University. He spoke to more than 3,000 people at the hall. Police later named Tyler Robinson, 22, as the suspect.
Prosecutors charged him with murder and other serious crimes. They plan to seek the death penalty in court. Prosecutors described the crime as politically motivated and deeply disturbing.
Visa revocation sits within broad powers under U.S. immigration law. Officials can act fast when posts suggest threats or disorder. Those affected may reapply, but approval is not assured.
Examples cited include praise for the attack and mockery of grief. Critics say speech rules risk punishing plain opinion online. Supporters counter that entry is a privilege, not a right.
Companies also moved fast against staff posts after the killing. See how airlines suspend staff over posts after harsh words. Firms said the posts broke clear codes on hate speech.
President Donald Trump (Donald John Trump) later gave Kirk a top honour. He awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom on his birthday. The move kept the case high on the national stage.
The department says more visa checks will continue this month. It urges visa holders to avoid posts that back violence. It also warns that revocation can follow without long notice.
Civil rights groups ask where the line sits for speech. Supporters say visas are a privilege, not free speech shields. Lawyers expect more court fights as new cases appear.
Global leaders sent notes after the killing shook young voters. Kirk drew praise and blame across the political spectrum. His group Turning Point USA plans to keep touring.
For now, the focus stays on safety and fair process. Visa checks and the murder trial will shape the months. The families ask for calm as the case proceeds.
