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Fact check: Has Brian Kilmeade discussed involuntary lethal injections on his show before?

Checked on September 14, 2025

1. Summary of the results

The analyses from various sources, including [1], [2], [3], [1], [4], [5], [2], and [6], confirm that Brian Kilmeade has discussed involuntary lethal injections on his show [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]. The context of this discussion was about mentally ill homeless people who decline help, with Kilmeade quoting 'involuntary lethal injection, or something. Just kill them' [1] or 'Or uh, involuntary lethal injection. Or something. Just kill ‘em' [6]. This statement has sparked backlash, including calls for Kilmeade's resignation and criticism from various individuals [3] [5] [6]. The sources, including news outlets such as Rolling Stone [1], The Independent [2], Newsweek [4], and Hindustan Times [5], all support the claim that Kilmeade has discussed involuntary lethal injections on his show [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

While the analyses provide context about the discussion on Kilmeade's show, they lack alternative viewpoints from Kilmeade himself or his representatives [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]. Additionally, the sources do not provide in-depth analysis of the potential consequences of Kilmeade's statement, such as the impact on mentally ill homeless individuals or the broader social implications [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]. Furthermore, the sources primarily focus on the backlash against Kilmeade, with limited discussion of potential solutions to address the issues of mental illness and homelessness [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]. It is essential to consider these missing contexts and alternative viewpoints to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the situation [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6].

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original statement may be subject to bias, as it does not provide context about the discussion on Kilmeade's show or alternative viewpoints [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]. The sources, while confirming Kilmeade's discussion of involuntary lethal injections, may also be subject to bias, as they primarily focus on the backlash against him [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]. News outlets with a liberal bias, such as Rolling Stone [1] and The Independent [2], may be more likely to report on the controversy surrounding Kilmeade's statement, while outlets with a conservative bias may be less likely to cover the story or may provide alternative perspectives [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]. It is essential to consider these potential biases when evaluating the information [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6].

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