The State Department said it will take action against foreigners who are celebrating Charlie Kirk’s passing

Christopher Landau, the deputy secretary of state, issued a warning that foreigners who glorify the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk could face consequences from the United States.

“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,” Landau wrote on X on Sept. 11.

The shooter who killed Kirk during an event at Utah Valley University is still being sought by authorities. Authorities reported that they had found a powerful rifle thought to have been used in the massacre and that they had discovered fresh information about a suspect through the analysis of video.

Additionally, the FBI published images of a man they believe to be a new person of interest and are providing a $100,000 reward for information that results in Kirk’s killer’s arrest.

Landau’s comments come months after the Trump administration introduced its new visa policy. Foreign nationals visiting or living in the country legally could lose their visa status if they violate the law under the new “catch and revoke” policy, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced in May.

In an email sent to USA TODAY, a state department spokesperson said on Sept. 11 that “this administration does not believe that the United States should grant visas to persons whose presence in our country does not align with US national security interests.”

The 31-year-old Kirk, a close political ally of President Donald Trump, was speaking outside at a university courtyard when he was struck during the first stop of The American Comeback Tour. Hours after Kirk’s death, Trump, in a Truth Social post, called the Turning Point USA founder and married father of two children “Great” and “Legendary.”

The president later ordered U.S. flags across the nation, at military posts, and at embassies to be flown at half-staff through Sept. 14 in Kirk’s honor.

In the wake of Kirk’s passing, Landau has joined a number of Trump administration officials in posting their thoughts on social media.

“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,” Landau said.

Additionally, Landau asked his supporters to “feel free to bring such comments by foreigners” to his notice in order for “the State Department to protect the American people.”