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South African music executive and outspoken commentator Nota Baloyi has reportedly had his U.S. visa revoked following a controversial social media post in which he mocked Americans mourning the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
The U.S. Department of State issued a public statement on Wednesday, saying Nota was among several foreign nationals identified as having “celebrated the heinous assassination of Charlie Kirk.” The statement added that the individuals in question would “no longer be welcome in the United States.”
According to the Department, Nota’s visa was revoked after he tweeted:
“Neanderthals can’t have their cake & eat it… This weekend they went openly anti-black racist & now they’re hurt that the racist rally ended in attempted martyrdom? Charlie Kirk won’t be remembered as a hero. He was used to astroturf a movement of white nationalist trailer trash!”
In its statement, the U.S. Department of State wrote:
“A South African national mocked Americans grieving the loss of Kirk, saying ‘they’re hurt that the racist rally ended in attempted martyrdom’ and alleging ‘he was used to astroturf a movement of white nationalist trailer trash.’ Visa revoked.”
The Department went on to emphasize that the U.S. “has no obligation to host foreigners who wish death on Americans,” adding that the State Department “continues to identify visa holders who celebrated the heinous assassination of Charlie Kirk.”
The announcement has sparked heated debate online, with some defending Nota’s right to free speech and others arguing that his comments were inflammatory and disrespectful in the wake of a national tragedy.
As of now, Nota has not publicly commented on the visa revocation or the U.S. government’s statement.
Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was a polarizing figure in American politics, known for his vocal conservative activism and controversial rhetoric on race and immigration. His death, reportedly the result of a targeted attack during a political event, has triggered widespread mourning and political tension across the country.
The move to revoke Nota’s visa signals a harder stance by U.S. authorities against foreign nationals perceived to be promoting or celebrating acts of violence against Americans online.
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South African music executive and outspoken commentator Nota Baloyi has reportedly had his U.S. visa revoked following a controversial social media post in which he mocked Americans mourning the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The U.S. Department of State issued a public statement on Wednesday, saying Nota was among several foreign nationals identified as …
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