Fact check: What were Crystal Clanton's exact words that sparked the controversy?

1. Summary of the results

The analyses from various sources, including ^[1], ^[2], ^[3], ^[2], ^[5], ^[4], ^[1], ^[2], and ^[6], consistently report that Crystal Clanton's exact words that sparked the controversy were: 'I HATE BLACK PEOPLE. Like fuck them all…. I hate blacks. End of story' ^{[1] [2]}. These words were allegedly sent in a text message, with some sources specifying the year as 2015 ^[1]. The sources also confirm that Clanton sent a text message stating 'I hate blacks' ^[3], and a screenshot of the texts was provided to Insider, showing Clanton writing 'I HATE BLACK PEOPLE' and 'Like f--- them all' ^[4]. Clanton was reportedly kicked out of Turning Point USA after the texts were discovered ^[5], and she told the New Yorker she had 'no recollection of these messages' when asked about them in 2017 ^[4].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

Some sources provide additional context, such as Clanton's alleged ties to Clarence Thomas ^[5] and her role as a clerk ^[1]. However, the original statement does not mention these details, which could be relevant to understanding the controversy. Alternative viewpoints, such as Clanton's response to the allegations, are also not fully explored in the original statement. For example, Clanton's statement to the New Yorker, 'no recollection of these messages', is only mentioned in one of the sources ^[4]. Furthermore, the sources do not provide a clear explanation of the investigation into Clanton's actions, with one source stating that she 'dodges investigation' ^[5].

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original statement asks for Crystal Clanton's exact words that sparked the controversy, but it does not provide any context about the controversy or Clanton's role. This lack of context could lead to misinformation or bias, as the statement may be interpreted as focusing solely on Clanton's words without considering the broader implications of her actions. The sources, including ^[1], ^[2], and ^[1], all report the same exact words, which suggests that the information is consistent across sources ^{[1] [2]}. However, the fact that Clanton told the New Yorker she had 'no recollection of these messages' ^[4] could be seen as a potential contradiction, and it is not clear how this statement affects the overall understanding of the controversy. The sources that report on Clanton's ties to Clarence Thomas and her role as a clerk, such as ^[5] and ^[1], may benefit from emphasizing these aspects of the story, as they provide additional context and potentially damaging information about Clanton's character and actions ^{[5] [1]}.