US is cancelling visas for people ‘celebrating’ Charlie Kirk’s death
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The United States has been revoking and denying visas to people celebrating the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, according to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
“America will not host foreigners who celebrate the death of our fellow citizens,” Rubio said in a post on X.
America will not host foreigners who celebrate the death of our fellow citizens.
Visa revocations are under way. If you are here on a visa and cheering on the public assassination of a political figure, prepare to be deported. You are not welcome in this country. pic.twitter.com/dQys2OAeK7
“Visa revocations are under way. If you are here on a visa and cheering on the public assassination of a political figure, prepare to be deported,” he added.
Rubio’s post followed a similar warning last week by US Deputy Secretary of State Christoper Landau.
“I want to underscore that foreigners who glorify violence and hatred are not welcome visitors to our country,” Landau wrote on social media.
“I have been disgusted to see some on social media praising, rationalising, or making light of the event, and have directed our consular officials to undertake appropriate action,” he added.
It is unclear how many visas have been revoked or denied, or on what grounds the State Department is taking such action. It also remains clear whether any European citizens were affected by Washington’s latest policy.
