Charlie Kirk

By Maryam Ahmad

The U.S. State Department has revoked the visas of at least six foreign nationals from Argentina, South Africa, Mexico, Germany, Brazil, and Paraguay who publicly “celebrated” the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk.

In a statement posted on X, the department said it had exercised its authority to deny entry to individuals “who wish death on Americans.” It also published screenshots of their social media posts praising Kirk’s killing, describing the remarks as “reprehensible and incompatible with the values of decency and respect.”

“We will not tolerate or provide safe haven to those who glorify acts of violence against Americans,” the statement read.

The move underscores Washington’s unprecedented effort to shut criticism of Mr Kirk after his assassination, which has sparked intense debate and condemnation both within the United States and abroad. The State Department did not release the names of the individuals involved.

By Anas Abbas

Conservative activist Charlie Kirk, co-founder of Turning Point USA, was shot and killed while speaking at Utah Valley University (UVU) in Orem, Utah, on Wednesday.

The shooting occurred during a “Prove Me Wrong” session, part of his “American Comeback Tour,”.

Eyewitnesses say the bullet struck Kirk in the neck as he addressed a student’s question, abruptly cutting short the debate and sending the crowd into chaos.

Video footage captures the moment, showing Kirk recoiling and collapsing, with attendees scattering in panic.

Authorities confirmed that the shot originated from the Losee Center, a campus building approximately 200 yards from the speaker’s platform.

Initial reports of a suspect in custody were later retracted, and the shooter remains at large.

President Donald Trump, unable to attend in person, took to Truth Social to confirm Kirk’s death, describing him as “legendary” and unmatched in his understanding of American youth.

He offered condolences to Kirk’s wife, Erika, and their family, and ordered American flags nationwide to be flown at half-mast.

Political figures across the spectrum condemned the violence.

Utah Governor Spencer Cox vowed accountability, while Republican and Democratic leaders alike decried the act and extended solidarity to Kirk’s family.

Kirk, 31, rose to prominence through Turning Point USA, a youth-focused conservative organization he helped establish in 2012.

He built a commanding media presence through his podcast and campus events, becoming a central figure in modern student political activism.