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DOS directs consular officers to take "appropriate action" regarding noncitizens' speech about Charlie Kirk assassination

  1. Original Date Announced

    September 11, 2025

    Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau, responding to social media commentary on the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk the day before, announced in a post on X that "foreigners who glorify violence and hatred are not welcome visitors to our country." The post states that Landau has directed consular officers to take "appropriate action" regarding noncitizens who make comments "praising, rationalizing, or making light of" the shooting. The post also encourages the public to bring such comments by noncitizens to the attention of the DOS.

    Trump 2.0 [ID #1974]

    2025.09.11 X post - DOS will take "appropriate action" regarding noncitizen comments on Charlie Kirk shooting
  2. Effective Date

    September 11, 2025

Current Status

None

Original Trump Policy Status

Status: Final/Actual
Trump Administration Action: Change in Practice
Agencies Affected: DOS Bureau of Consular Affairs

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