The State Department indicated it would review the legal status of immigrants ‘praising, rationalizing, or making light’ of Charlie Kirk's fatal shooting

A senior State Department official on Thursday issued a warning to foreign nationals in the U.S. not to glorify the killing of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, who was shot dead during an event in Utah the previous day.

“In light of yesterday’s horrific assassination of a leading political figure, I want to underscore that foreigners who glorify violence and hatred are not welcome visitors to our country,” Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau wrote in a post on X.

“I have been disgusted to see some on social media praising, rationalizing, or making light of the event, and have directed our consular officials to undertake appropriate action,” he continued. “Please feel free to bring such comments by foreigners to my attention so that the @StateDept can protect the American people.”

Since President Trump returned to office, the administration has revoked more than 6,000 student visas, according to the State Department, many tied to allegations or charges of assault, burglary, DUI, or support for terrorism. International students engaged in pro-Palestinian protests on U.S. campuses have also faced scrutiny, with officials arguing they pose national security concerns.

Lawmakers from both parties swiftly condemned political violence following Kirk’s assassination at Utah Valley University on Wednesday.