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Fact check: What were Charlie Kirk's exact comments about Simone Biles?

Checked on September 18, 2025

1. Summary of the results

The analyses provided do not offer any information on Charlie Kirk's exact recent comments about Simone Biles [1]. However, multiple sources mention that Charlie Kirk called Simone Biles a 'sociopath' and a 'shame to the country' in 2021 after she withdrew from the Tokyo Games [2] [3] [4]. It is also reported that Charlie Kirk referred to Simone Biles as a 'selfist sociopath' and blamed her for Russia's victory in the women's finals after she pulled out of the 2021 Tokyo Olympics [4]. There is no evidence of Charlie Kirk making any comments about Simone Biles after his death, as there are no records of such statements [1] [5].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

A key piece of missing context is the lack of direct quotes from Charlie Kirk's recent comments about Simone Biles, as the analyses primarily focus on his 2021 statements [1]. Additionally, the spread of misinformation on social media platforms, such as Facebook, has led to false claims about Simone Biles writing a blog post about Charlie Kirk after his death [1]. Alternative viewpoints suggest that the false information was generated by AI and rapidly spread, highlighting the struggle of social media platforms with misinformation [1] [5]. It is also worth noting that the original statement does not provide any context about Charlie Kirk's comments or the timeline of events, which could lead to confusion [1].

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original statement may be considered misleading, as it implies that Charlie Kirk made recent comments about Simone Biles, which is not supported by the analyses [1]. The lack of context and the focus on a specific event (Charlie Kirk's comments about Simone Biles) may benefit those who seek to criticize or defend Charlie Kirk's statements, potentially perpetuating misinformation [2] [3]. Furthermore, the spread of false information on social media platforms may benefit those who seek to manipulate public opinion or create controversy, while harming the reputation of individuals like Simone Biles [1]. Overall, it is essential to consider multiple sources and verify information to avoid perpetuating misinformation [1] [4].

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