Fact check: Did Charlie Kirk say black people don't possess brain power.

1. Summary of the results

The claim that Charlie Kirk said black people don't possess brain power is not supported by the majority of the sources analyzed ^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]}. However, one source mentions a statement made by Charlie Kirk about certain individuals, including a Supreme Court Justice, 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 be taken somewhat seriously' ^[8]. Another source mentions Charlie Kirk saying 'Black women aren't smart enough to hold certain positions' according to Nicole Hemmer, an associate professor of history ^[9]. These statements can be related to the claim, but they do not explicitly say that black people don't possess brain power.

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

Some sources provide context about Charlie Kirk's other provocative statements on race ^[1], his denial of systemic racism, and his comments on white privilege and George Floyd ^[7]. These additional viewpoints suggest that Charlie Kirk has made other controversial statements, but they do not necessarily support the original claim. It is also worth noting that the sources do not provide a comprehensive overview of Charlie Kirk's views on race and intelligence, and more context is needed to fully understand the claim. Alternative viewpoints, such as those from experts or individuals who have studied Charlie Kirk's statements, could provide additional insight into the claim ^[9].

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original statement may be misleading or taken out of context, as the majority of the sources do not support the claim that Charlie Kirk said black people don't possess brain power ^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]}. The statement may be benefiting those who want to portray Charlie Kirk as a racist, as it is a provocative and controversial claim ^[7]. On the other hand, Charlie Kirk's supporters may benefit from the lack of evidence supporting the claim, as it could be seen as an attempt to discredit him ^[1]. Ultimately, the original statement lacks sufficient evidence to be considered accurate, and more research is needed to fully understand Charlie Kirk's views on race and intelligence ^{[8] [9]}.