Fact check: What did charlie kirk say about the intellect of blacks?

1. Summary of the results

The analyses provided suggest that Charlie Kirk made several comments that imply he held biased views on the intellect of black people ^[1]. These statements include questioning the qualifications and abilities of black individuals based on their race, such as saying "If I see a black pilot, I’m going to be like, boy, I hope he’s qualified" and "If I’m dealing with somebody in customer service who’s a moronic black woman, I wonder is she there because of her excellence, or is she there because affirmative action?" ^[1]. Additionally, Kirk made comments that implied black people were less capable or less intelligent, such as saying "You do not have the brain processing power to otherwise be taken really seriously. You had to go steal a white person’s slot to go be taken somewhat seriously" ^[1]. Another source quotes Kirk saying that prominent Black women such as Michelle Obama and Shelia Jackson Lee did not have 'the brain processing power to be taken seriously' and needed to 'steal a white person's slot' ^[2]. However, not all sources provide direct quotes or specific information on Kirk's views regarding the intellect of black people ^{[3] [4] [5] [6]}.

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

Some sources do not provide direct quotes from Charlie Kirk regarding the intellect of black people, but rather describe his rhetoric as denying systemic racism, vilifying critical race theory, and showing contempt for Black people ^[4]. Others mention that Kirk was a polarizing figure who held conservative Christian values and was known for his provocative opinions, which may have included views on race and intellect ^[3]. Additionally, some sources report on the fallout from reactions to Charlie Kirk's death, including disciplinary actions against employees who celebrated or mocked his death, but do not specifically address his views on the intellect of blacks ^[6]. It is also worth noting that some individuals appreciated Kirk's confidence and willingness to speak his mind, while others criticized his opinions as harmful and divisive ^[3]. Alternative viewpoints include the idea that Kirk's comments were not necessarily about the intellect of black people, but rather about his opposition to affirmative action and his belief in merit-based systems ^[1]. However, this viewpoint is not supported by the majority of the sources, which suggest that Kirk's comments were indeed about the intellect of black people ^{[1] [2]}.

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original statement asks what Charlie Kirk said about the intellect of blacks, which may imply that Kirk made comments specifically about the intellect of black people. While some sources suggest that Kirk did make such comments ^{[1] [2]}, others do not provide direct quotes or specific information on Kirk's views regarding the intellect of black people ^{[3] [4] [5] [6]}. Potential bias in the original statement may include the assumption that Kirk made comments about the intellect of black people, which may not be entirely accurate ^[3]. Additionally, some sources may have a liberal bias in their reporting on Kirk's comments, which could influence their interpretation of his statements ^{[1] [2]}. On the other hand, some sources may have a conservative bias in their reporting on Kirk's comments, which could also influence their interpretation of his statements ^[3]. Who benefits from this framing is unclear, but it is possible that those who oppose Kirk's views may benefit from highlighting his comments about the intellect of black people, while those who support Kirk's views may benefit from downplaying or contextualizing these comments ^{[1] [3]}.