RT-Engels: 01-07-2025,
The US government has revoked the visas of the British punk-rap duo Bob Vylan following their controversial performance at the Glastonbury Festival, in which frontman Bobby Vylan led chants widely interpreted as antisemitic and inciting violence, US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau announced Monday.
During their Friday set, the band’s lead vocalist encouraged the crowd to chant “Death, death to the IDF” and “From the river to the sea, Palestine must be, will be, inshallah, it will be free.” The US State Department said the slogans promoted hatred and violence and violated basic standards for foreign visitors.
“The State Department has revoked the US visas for the members of the Bob Vylan band in light of their hateful tirade at Glastonbury, including leading the crowd in death chants,” Landau posted on X.
State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce defended the move in a press briefing on Tuesday, describing the decision as a matter of national security. “Foreigners who glorify violence and hatred are not welcome visitors to our country,” Bruce said.
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When pressed on whether publicly discussing visa decisions contradicts long-standing US policy on confidentiality,