State Department suggests revoking visas of those making light of Charlie Kirk's death

"I have been disgusted to see some on social media praising, rationalizing, or making light of the event, and have directed our consular officials to undertake appropriate action,"

"Please feel free to bring such comments by foreigners to my attention so that the @StateDept can protect the American people."

"does not believe that the United States should grant visas to persons whose presence in our country does not align with U.S. national security interests"

"expanded screening and vetting"

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau directed consular officials to take action after seeing social media posts praising, rationalizing, or making light of Charlie Kirk's assassination. A State Department spokesperson said the administration does not believe the United States should grant visas to persons whose presence in the country does not align with U.S. national security interests. The State Department has increased screening and vetting of visa applicants' social media, requiring public profiles and inspecting feeds for anti‑American or antisemitic content. The department has used AI to review accounts and faces legal challenges over First Amendment and due process concerns while asserting visas are discretionary privileges.

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