The State Department announced on Thursday that it is keeping watch on the online activity of foreign nationals who are “praising, rationalizing, or making light” of the assassination of conservative figure Charlie Kirk.
Kirk, 31, was gunned down on Wednesday while delivering a speech at Utah Valley University. Authorities are still searching for the shooter.
“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 message posted 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. Please feel free to bring such comments by foreigners to my attention so that the @StateDept can protect the American people.”
Shortly after Landau’s statement, X users began responding with examples of posts that they said matched his description.
“Hey @Microsoft is this your employee celebrating the murder of Charlie Kirk? Does this align with your company values?” one person asked.
Another user added, “A Somalian American X user celebrating the assassination of Charlie Kirk.”
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Does Ilhan have immunity or can she be deported back to her native Nigeria?
Insiders who glorified Kirk’s death should be expelled. They don’t belong among good citizens.