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US Revokes Visas for Six Foreigners Over Remarks on Charlie Kirk's Death
The United States revoked travel visas for six foreigners due to their social media remarks regarding the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was posthumously honored by Donald Trump.
- On October 14, 2023, the United States Department of State announced it had revoked travel visas for six foreigners for comments about the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
- The revocation coincided with Donald Trump posthumously awarding the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Charlie Kirk on what would have been his 32nd birthday.
- The United States emphasized that it has no obligation to host individuals who make inflammatory statements regarding events like the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
Why It Matters
This incident underscores the United States stance on foreign nationals who use social media to incite violence or celebrate acts of aggression, reflecting broader tensions surrounding conservatism and freedom of expression.