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The State Department said it revoked the U.S. visas of six foreigners who had praised or justified the killing of right‑wing activist Charlie Kirk.

New York Times
U.S. Says It Revoked Visas of Some People Who Criticized Charlie Kirk

The State Department’s X account listed six examples of people who it said had made comments about the assassination of Mr. Kirk, a right-wing activist, and said it was withdrawing their visas.

U.S. Says It Revoked Visas of Some People Who Criticized Charlie Kirk
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Der Spiegel
News of the Day: Conscription, Boris Pistorius, US Passport, Jussi Adler-Olsen

The United States revokes visas for foreigners who, from the Trump administration's perspective, speak disparagingly about the Kirk attack. Germany moves fighter jets to Poland. And the cancer-stricken thriller author Jussi Adler-Olsen talks about death. That's the situation on Wednesday evening.

News of the Day: Conscription, Boris Pistorius, US Passport, Jussi Adler-Olsen
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Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung
After Kirk attack: US State Department revokes visas of several foreigners

Because they commented on the attack on Charlie Kirk, the U.S. State Department has revoked the visas of several foreigners. A German is among them. At the Pentagon, the dispute over reporting rules is escalating.

After Kirk attack: US State Department revokes visas of several foreigners
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The Washington Post
U.S. revoked at least six visas over Kirk comments, State Department says

The United States has no obligation to host foreigners who wish death on Americans, it said, adding that it would continue to identify visa holders who have made such comments.

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Der Spiegel
Charlie Kirk: U.S. revokes visas over comments about the activist's death – including a German

The U.S. government revoked the residence permits of six foreigners who had commented online about the murder of Charlie Kirk. One of the comments was written in German.

Charlie Kirk: U.S. revokes visas over comments about the activist's death – including a German
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Kathimerini
Charlie Kirk murder: Washington searches for postings and revokes visas

Foreign nationals who express the desire to exterminate American citizens will have their residence permits or visas revoked immediately.

Charlie Kirk murder: Washington searches for postings and revokes visas
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Der Standard
US revokes residency permits over Kirk comments

The U.S. government has revoked the residency permits of six foreigners. They had posted online about the murder of Charlie Kirk. One of them is German.

US revokes residency permits over Kirk comments
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VRT NWS
US revokes visas of people who condone or celebrate the murder of Charlie Kirk

The U.S. State Department will revoke visas for foreigners who criticize Charlie Kirk. The department said so in a post on X. The New York Times reports the department also plans to deny visa applications. "The United States is not obliged to host foreigners who wish death on Americans," the State Department wrote in a post on X.

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Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung
After Kirk attack: U.S. State Department revokes visas for several foreigners

Because they commented on the attack on Charlie Kirk, the U.S. State Department is revoking visas for several foreigners. A German national is among those affected. In the Pentagon, meanwhile, the dispute over rules governing reporting is escalating.

After Kirk attack: U.S. State Department revokes visas for several foreigners
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Die Zeit
USA: German loses US visa over remarks about Charlie Kirk

The United States is revoking visas of several foreign nationals over remarks about Charlie Kirk's death. Citizens from Germany and five other countries are affected.

USA: German loses US visa over remarks about Charlie Kirk
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Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung
After Kirk Attack: State Department Revokes Visas for Foreigners

Washington has revoked the visas of several foreigners, including a German. The background is statements about Charlie Kirk. In the Pentagon, the dispute over reporting rules is escalating.

After Kirk Attack: State Department Revokes Visas for Foreigners
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The Wall Street Journal
Visas were revoked from nationals of countries including Argentina, South Africa, and Mexico, the department said in a social media post

The agency says the U.S. has no obligation to host foreigners who wish death upon Americans.

Visas were revoked from nationals of countries including Argentina, South Africa, and Mexico, the department said in a social media post
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Corriere della Sera
Visas revoked for those who criticize Charlie Kirk: the first six cases. 'The United States must not host foreigners who wish death on Americans'

People who wrote online phrases like 'they asked for it' could have their U.S. visa revoked.

Visas revoked for those who criticize Charlie Kirk: the first six cases. 'The United States must not host foreigners who wish death on Americans'
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Die Presse
US revokes visas of six foreigners over statements about Charlie Kirk

Citizens from Germany, Mexico, Argentina, South Africa, Brazil and Paraguay are affected

US revokes visas of six foreigners over statements about Charlie Kirk
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Handelsblatt
Tödlicher Angriff : US-Regierung entzieht Deutschem Visa wegen Aussagen zu Kirk

Mehr als einen Monat nach dem Tod Charlie Kirks ehrt Trump den rechten Aktivisten. Fast zeitgleich macht sein Außenministerium mit einer Drohung Ernst.

Tödlicher Angriff : US-Regierung entzieht Deutschem Visa wegen Aussagen zu Kirk
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Handelsblatt
Tödlicher Angriff : US-Visa-Entzug wegen Aussagen zu Kirk - Deutscher betroffen

Der Tod des rechten Aktivisten Charlie Kirk hat in den USA große politische Schlagkraft. Die Regierung drohte Ausländern mit Visa-Entzug, sollten sie die Tat rechtfertigen - und macht nun Ernst.

Tödlicher Angriff : US-Visa-Entzug wegen Aussagen zu Kirk - Deutscher betroffen
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