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U.S. Revokes Visas Over Posts on Charlie Kirk as Trump Awards Medal of Freedom

Officials move to penalize pro-violence online speech, signaling consequences beyond social media.

Overview

  • At a White House ceremony, President Trump posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Charlie Kirk, with his widow Erika Kirk accepting and taking over leadership of Turning Point.
  • The State Department said it has revoked U.S. visas for at least six foreign nationals who celebrated Kirk’s killing online, identifying citizens of Argentina, South Africa, Mexico, Brazil, Germany and Paraguay.
  • In messages posted on X, the department said it will continue to identify visa holders who endorse violence and stated that such individuals will be deported.
  • The Pentagon conducted an internal review of nearly 300 employees over online comments related to Kirk, according to media reports.
  • Utah prosecutors have charged 22-year-old Tyler James Robinson in the shooting and plan to seek the death penalty after Kirk was attacked on Sept. 10 while speaking at Utah Valley University.