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Fact check: What was the peak viewership of Charlie Kirk's memorial on YouTube?
1. Summary of the results
The peak viewership of Charlie Kirk's memorial on YouTube is a matter of debate among the provided sources. According to [1], the Charlie Kirk Memorial had a peak viewership of over 100 million views, with over 13 million views from just four livestreams on YouTube [1]. However, this claim is not supported by other sources, such as [2] and [3], which do not provide information on the peak viewership of Charlie Kirk's memorial [2] [3]. Similarly, [4] reports that the memorial service drew national attention, but does not provide a specific peak viewership number on YouTube [4]. Another source, [1], estimates the total viewership to be between 25-30 million, based on the views from four YouTube channels, including the Charlie Kirk YouTube channel, which had 6.62 million views [1].
- Key findings include:
- Over 100 million views claimed by Turning Point USA [1]
- Over 13 million views from four livestreams on YouTube [1]
- Estimated 25-30 million total viewership [1]
- 6.62 million views on the Charlie Kirk YouTube channel [1]
- 68,319 views on a specific livestream [5]
2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints
Some sources, such as [2], [3], [6], and [2], do not provide any information on the peak viewership of Charlie Kirk's memorial [2] [3] [6]. Additionally, the sources that do provide viewership information, such as [1] and [1], rely on estimates and claims from Turning Point USA, which may not be entirely accurate [1]. The actual peak viewership of Charlie Kirk's memorial on YouTube may be different from the reported numbers. Furthermore, the sources do not provide information on the methodology used to calculate the viewership numbers, which could impact the accuracy of the reports [1].
- Missing information includes:
- Methodology used to calculate viewership numbers
- Independent verification of the viewership claims
- More detailed information on the viewership numbers from other sources
3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement
The original statement may be based on misinformation or biased reporting, as the claims of over 100 million views are only supported by a single source, [1], which cites Turning Point USA's estimates [1]. This could be an exaggeration or an attempt to promote a particular narrative. The lack of independent verification and the discrepancy in viewership numbers between different sources, such as [1] and [1], raise concerns about the accuracy of the reports [1]. Turning Point USA and Charlie Kirk's supporters may benefit from the inflated viewership numbers, as it could be seen as a demonstration of his popularity and influence [1]. On the other hand, critics of Charlie Kirk and Turning Point USA may argue that the reported viewership numbers are exaggerated and misleading [2] [3] [6].