US Warns Action Against Foreigners Praising Kirk Killing

Following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau warned foreigners who praise or rationalize the killing that they could face visa consequences, emphasizing that such individuals are not welcome visitors to the United States. Landau directed consular officials to take "appropriate action" against those glorifying violence and hatred, though specifics on enforcement or visa revocations have not been disclosed. The State Department reiterated that the administration will not grant visas to individuals whose presence conflicts with U.S. national security interests, continuing the Trump administration's broader crackdown on immigration and increased social media screening. President Donald Trump condemned the assassination, calling Kirk a "patriot" and a "martyr for truth and freedom," and linked the violence to left-wing rhetoric. Landau encouraged the public to report social media posts by foreigners praising the assassination to aid enforcement efforts. The directive raises questions about how online speech will be monitored and factored into visa decisions going forward.