Washington: In a move that has triggered widespread controversy, the U.S. State Department under President Donald Trump’s administration announced on Tuesday that it has revoked the visas of six foreign nationals who posted social media comments deemed “celebratory” or “disrespectful” following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

The decision marks a striking shift for an administration that had pledged to champion free expression and curb online censorship. The State Department justified the move, stating: “The United States has no obligation to host foreigners who wish death on Americans. The State Department continues to identify visa holders who celebrated the heinous assassination of Charlie Kirk.”

In a detailed thread posted on X (formerly Twitter), the depar

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