Washington, DC [US], September 16 (ANI): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday that “visa revocations are underway” for foreigners celebrating the assassination of right-wing commentator Charlie Kirk, warning that America “will not host foreigners who celebrate the death of our fellow citizens.”
Speaking to Fox News, Rubio stressed that the United States must not allow people who justify or celebrate such killings to enter or remain in the country. “We should not be giving visas to people who are going to come to the United States and do things like celebrate the murder, the execution, the assassination of a political figure. And if they’re already here, we should be revoking their visa,” the Secretary said.
Rubio shared a video of his remarks on his X account, writing, “America will not host foreigners who celebrate the death of our fellow citizens. Visa revocations are underway. If you are here on a visa and cheering on the public assassination of a political figure, prepare to be deported. You are not welcome in this country.”
Assistant DHS Secretary Tricia McLaughlin also called for visa cancellations targeting individuals who glorify the killings of Americans. Earlier, Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau posted on X, “I want to underscore that foreigners who glorify violence and hatred are not welcome visitors to our country. 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.”
Rubio defended the move, saying the US should not admit people who engage in “negative and destructive behavior.” He confirmed in an X post that visa revocations have already begun, with additional reviews expected as part of a broader crackdown following Kirk’s assassination. (ANI)
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