Washington, D.C. — The U.S. State Department announced Tuesday that it has revoked the visas of six foreign nationals after they posted incendiary comments on social media about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

According to a statement shared on the department’s official X (formerly Twitter) account, the six individuals — from Argentina, South Africa, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, and Paraguay — made remarks suggesting that Kirk “deserved” to be killed.

Officials did not disclose the names of the individuals, what types of visas they held, or whether they were currently residing in the United States. CEO Scoop reported that it has reached out to the department for additional information.

 Visa Crackdown Following Charlie Kirk’s Assassination

The move comes just days after Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was shot and killed on September 10 during an event at Utah Valley University. Authorities said the gunman, Tyler Robinson, 22, fired from a nearby rooftop before being captured two days later. Robinson has been charged with aggravated murder.

In the wake of Kirk’s death, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other top officials pledged to take “appropriate action” against any visa-holders who praised or mocked the killing. The State Department also urged Americans to report posts or online activity that glorify acts of violence.

The decision has sparked a broader debate about free speech rights and immigration policy. Legal scholars say it remains unclear whether the U.S. government can revoke or deny visas based solely on speech.

Eugene Volokh, professor emeritus of law at UCLA and an expert on the First Amendment:

While the Supreme Court has affirmed that the U.S. government has wide discretion to deny entry to foreign nationals, deporting individuals already in the country for protected speech is a murkier legal question.

 A Broader Trend in the Trump Administration

The visa revocations are part of a wider federal crackdown on individuals celebrating or mocking the deaths of public figures. The Pentagon and Secret Service have also disciplined members for negative posts about Kirk’s death, while Vice President JD Vance urged Americans to contact employers of anyone glorifying the incident.

The Trump administration has taken similar actions in other cases, including efforts to deport international students involved in protests against Israel’s war in Gaza and the revocation of Colombian President Gustavo Petro’s visa after controversial remarks about U.S. troops.