Overview

• Secretary of State Marco Rubio said visa revocations are underway and warned visa holders who cheered the killing to prepare for deportation.
• Deputy Secretary Christopher Landau directed consular officials to take action and asked the public to flag foreigners’ celebratory posts for review.
• The crackdown builds on expanded screening that examines applicants’ online activity, with officials defending discretionary visa authority as free‑speech advocates raise First Amendment concerns.
• At least 13 people have been fired or suspended over online comments about the killing, according to a Reuters‑based tally cited in multiple reports.
• Charlie Kirk was fatally shot on Sept. 10 at Utah Valley University; a 22‑year‑old suspect, Tyler Robinson, was arrested as investigators continue preparing charges.