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Fact check: Did Charlie Kirk apologize for his comments about Simone Biles?

Checked on September 18, 2025

1. Summary of the results

After reviewing the analyses from multiple sources, it appears that there is no evidence to suggest that Charlie Kirk apologized for his comments about Simone Biles [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]. The analyses primarily focus on Charlie Kirk's criticism of Simone Biles, with some sources discussing his comments about her being a "shame to the country" after she withdrew from the Tokyo Olympics due to mental health issues [2]. Other sources debunk the claim that Simone Biles wrote a blog post about Charlie Kirk, stating that this claim is false [3] [4]. No source mentions Charlie Kirk apologizing for his comments about Simone Biles [1] [2] [8] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

A key piece of missing context is the specific comments made by Charlie Kirk about Simone Biles and the timeline of these events [2]. Additionally, some sources mention Simone Biles apologizing to Riley Gaines for getting "personal" in a clash over trans athletes, but this is unrelated to Charlie Kirk's comments [8]. Alternative viewpoints include the reactions to Charlie Kirk's death, with some sources reporting on the responses from various individuals and groups [5] [6] [7]. It is also important to consider the potential motivations behind Charlie Kirk's comments and the impact they may have had on Simone Biles and the wider community [2].

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original statement may be considered misleading or inaccurate since there is no evidence to suggest that Charlie Kirk apologized for his comments about Simone Biles [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]. This lack of evidence may benefit those who wish to portray Charlie Kirk in a negative light, as it suggests that he did not take responsibility for his comments [2]. On the other hand, the absence of an apology may also be seen as a positive by those who support Charlie Kirk's views, as it suggests that he stands by his comments [2] [6]. Ultimately, the potential misinformation or bias in the original statement highlights the importance of verifying information through multiple sources [1] [2] [8] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7].

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