The State Department will be monitoring the words of foreign nationals who "glorify violence" after the Charlie Kirk shooting, and take "appropriate action." (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)
Landau said in a subsequent post that he would direct his consular officials to monitor replies to his X post calling out foreign nationals in the U.S. on visas who posted such rhetoric.
In June, the State Department said it would monitor the social media posts of visa applicants, and would instruct applicants to set their social media to "public."
CHARLIE KIRK ASSASSINATION WITNESSES DESCRIBE MINIMAL SECURITY, HORRIFYING SHOOTING
"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 Chris Landau wrote on X. (Luisa Gonzalez/Reuters )
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Kirk was addressing a question from the audience about mass shootings involving transgender individuals when a single shot struck him in the neck. The weapon, later recovered, was a high-powered bolt-action rifle found in a nearby wooded area. Authorities believe the shot came from a rooftop roughly 200 yards away.
While the suspect remains at large, the FBI recently released imagery, imploring the public for help in identifying the shooter.
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