Fact check: What are the allegations against Charlie Kirk being investigated by the Biden administration?

1. Summary of the results

The allegations against Charlie Kirk being investigated by the Biden administration are related to an election interference probe, known as 'Arctic Frost,' which examined 92 GOP groups and linked individuals, including Turning Point USA, a nonprofit co-founded by Charlie Kirk ^[1]. The investigation was led by former special counsel Jack Smith and targeted numerous Republican entities ^[2]. According to some sources, the investigation into Turning Point USA is part of a broader context of political tensions and investigations ^{[3] [1]}. However, it is essential to note that Charlie Kirk was fatally shot, which has led to a backlash against those who made disparaging comments about him ^{[4] [5]}. The Biden administration's investigation into Turning Point USA has been criticized by President Trump, who accuses the administration of trying to force Kirk and other Republicans out of business ^{[1] [3]}.

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

Some sources do not directly address the allegations against Charlie Kirk being investigated by the Biden administration, instead discussing unrelated topics such as the FBI declassifying documents related to allegations of corruption by Joe Biden and his son Hunter ^[6], or the controversy surrounding Jimmy Kimmel's comments about Charlie Kirk's death ^[4]. Additionally, some sources provide background information on Charlie Kirk, including his rise to prominence as a conservative activist and his close ties to the Trump family, but do not mention any allegations against him being investigated by the Biden administration ^[7]. It is also worth noting that the investigation into Turning Point USA is part of a larger investigation into President Donald Trump and the Republican political apparatus ^[2]. Furthermore, the fact that Charlie Kirk was fatally shot has led to a growing conservative campaign seeking to get his critics ostracized or fired ^[5], which may be indirectly related to the broader context of investigations. Key points to consider are:

• The investigation into Turning Point USA is part of a larger investigation into President Donald Trump and the Republican political apparatus ^[2]
• The Biden administration's investigation into Turning Point USA has been criticized by President Trump ^{[1] [3]}
• Charlie Kirk's death has led to a backlash against those who made disparaging comments about him ^{[4] [5]}
• The investigation into Turning Point USA is part of a broader context of political tensions and investigations ^{[3] [1]}

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original statement may be misleading as it implies that Charlie Kirk is being personally investigated by the Biden administration, when in fact, the investigation is into Turning Point USA, a nonprofit co-founded by Kirk ^[1]. Additionally, some sources may be biased in their reporting, with some presenting a more critical view of the Biden administration's investigation ^{[1] [3]}, while others provide more neutral or background information ^[7]. Those who benefit from each viewpoint are:

• The Biden administration, which may benefit from the investigation into Turning Point USA as part of its broader investigation into President Donald Trump and the Republican political apparatus ^[2]
• President Trump, who may benefit from criticizing the Biden administration's investigation into Turning Point USA as an attempt to force Kirk and other Republicans out of business ^{[1] [3]}
• Conservative groups, who may benefit from the growing conservative campaign seeking to get Charlie Kirk's critics ostracized or fired ^[5]