Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau has taken to X in the wake of the shocking assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, insisting visitors to the U.S. who make light of the tragedy are not welcome in the country.
On Thursday morning, Landau posted, "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. I have been disgusted to see some on social media praising, rationalizing, or making light of the event, and have directed our consular officials to undertake appropriate action. Please feel free to bring such comments by foreigners to my attention so that the @StateDept can protect the American people."
Following that post, a swarm of replies ensued.
One conservative X user immediately replied, "This is a South African woman who works in DC and is in your country on a visa. She hates President Trump, has sided with America’s enemies including Hamas, and today celebrated the death of Charlie Kirk. There is no reason this woman should be in the US let alone in DC."
The deputy secretary replied back, with a picture that said "El Quitavisas," which translates as "Visa Remover."
Another X user replied with a post by MAGA mouthpiece Laura Loomer in which she was dancing the grave of Texas Democrat Sheila Jackson Lee, who passed away in July, asking, "Does this count? I understand she's an anchor baby."
"I'd like to report @LauraLoomer for incitement and glorification of violence against other American Citizens who don't align with her political views. Thank you for your attention to this matter," posted user Alien Must in another tweet.
"You're disgusting and hateful. Kirk propagated hate, just like you're doing," spewed another.