FOREIGNERS LOSE US VISA OVERNIGHT

October 15, 2025 | By America News World desk| Tags: Charlie Kirk Assassination, Donald Trump, US Visa Revocation, Presidential Medal of Freedom, Conservative Activism

In a poignant White House ceremony that blended tribute with political fire, President Donald Trump posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to conservative firebrand Charlie Kirk on Tuesday, October 14, 2025—the date that would have marked Kirk’s 32nd birthday. The event, held in the Rose Garden amid falling autumn leaves, drew a constellation of Republican luminaries and underscored the administration’s vow to combat what Trump called “radical left violence” in the wake of Kirk’s shocking assassination last month.

Kirk, the 31-year-old founder of Turning Point USA—a powerhouse organization mobilizing young conservatives on college campuses—was gunned down on September 10, 2025, during a speaking event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. The outdoor rally, part of his “American Comeback Tour,” drew hundreds of supporters when a sniper’s bullet struck him mid-speech. Authorities swiftly identified 22-year-old Tyler James Robinson as the suspect, charging him with aggravated murder and other counts. Prosecutors, led by Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray, revealed chilling details: Robinson had left a note confessing his intent, texting a roommate, “I had the opportunity to take out Charlie Kirk and I’m going to take it.” Facing the death penalty, Robinson remains in custody without bail.

The assassination sent shockwaves through the political landscape, evoking comparisons to historical assassinations and igniting debates over rising political violence. It followed a grim timeline of incidents, including the 2024 attempts on Trump’s life, the December 2024 slaying of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, and earlier 2025 attacks on Democratic figures and Israeli diplomats. Kirk’s death, captured in harrowing footage of panicked crowds fleeing as shots rang out, prompted nationwide vigils, an FBI reward of up to $100,000 for tips, and a manhunt that ended with Robinson’s surrender days later, tipped off by his own family.

At the White House, Trump, fresh from Middle East peace talks, hailed Kirk as “a martyr for truth and freedom.” Flanked by Kirk’s widow, Erika, who tearfully accepted the medal—the nation’s highest civilian honor—Trump recounted their close alliance. “Charlie was assassinated in the prime of his life for boldly speaking the truth, for living his faith, and relentlessly fighting for a better and stronger America,” the president declared. Attendees included Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Attorney General Pam Bondi, House Speaker Mike Johnson, and Senate Majority Leader John Thune. Erika Kirk, in a moving address, revealed her husband’s private compassion: “Surprisingly enough, he did pray for his enemies… I saw him do it.” As strings played “Amazing Grace,” Vance comforted her, symbolizing the GOP’s unified front.

The ceremony’s timing amplified its impact, coinciding with explosive State Department actions. Hours earlier, officials announced the revocation of visas for six foreign nationals from South Africa, Argentina, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, and Paraguay over social media posts deemed to “celebrate” or mock Kirk’s death. “The United States has no obligation to host foreigners who wish death on Americans,” the department posted on X, citing examples like an Argentine user’s accusation of Kirk’s “racist, xenophobic, misogynistic rhetoric” and a German post quipping, “when fascists die, democrats don’t complain.”

This crackdown stems from directives by Deputy Secretary Christopher Landau, who ordered consular officials to scour platforms for “praising, rationalizing, or making light of” the killing. It’s part of a broader Trump administration strategy, including designating Antifa as a domestic terrorist group and probing “leftist” organizations for tax violations. Critics, including former Obama adviser David Axelrod and First Amendment advocates, decried it as censorship. “US revokes visas for 6 foreigners for derisive posthumous comments about Charlie Kirk—who was, ironically, a self-styled champion of free speech!” Axelrod tweeted. The Knight First Amendment Institute called it “censorship, plain and simple,” warning of chilled speech amid similar actions against pro-Palestinian activists.

Kirk’s legacy as a Trump ally looms large. Through Turning Point USA, he galvanized youth voters, boosting GOP turnout in battlegrounds like Arizona during the 2024 election. His unapologetic conservatism—championing free speech, school choice, and anti-“woke” causes—earned him foes and fans alike. Post-assassination polls showed a dip in Republican optimism, with only 49% feeling the country was on the right track, down from 70% in June. 6 Erika vows to continue his work, including the campus tour, as vigils persist nationwide.

The developments have supercharged partisan divides. Trump blamed “a dangerous culture” fostered by Democrats, citing texts from Virginia AG nominee Jay Jones. On the left, figures like Cardinal Timothy Dolan likened Kirk to Saint Paul, while others questioned the administration’s immigration tactics. As investigations into Robinson deepen—revealing his left-leaning views and anti-Kirk animus—the nation grapples with an “era of assassination culture,” per experts.

In lighter US news, 101-year-old World War II veteran Si Liberman shared seven “longevity secrets” in a Washington Post op-ed, crediting relationships, no smoking, healthy eating, positivity, medical care, meaningful work, and luck for outliving the Great Depression, a coma, heart attack, and Nazi flak. His 76-year marriage to wife Dorothy offers timeless inspiration amid turbulent times.

As America processes Kirk’s loss, the Medal of Freedom ceremony reaffirms his place in conservative lore. For updates on Donald Trump news, US politics, and world events, follow America News World.

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