Fact check: Has Charlie Kirk ever said he wanted gay people to be stoned to death

1. Summary of the results

The analyses provided do not offer conclusive evidence that Charlie Kirk explicitly stated he wanted gay people to be stoned to death. Most sources discuss his polarizing views on LGBTQ+ rights, including his opposition to same-sex marriage and transgender rights, but do not mention stoning as a form of punishment ^{[1] [2]}. However, one source suggests that Charlie Kirk expressed views that could be seen as homophobic, citing the Bible verse Leviticus 20:13, which endorses the execution of homosexuals, but does not directly state he wanted gay people to be stoned to death ^[3]. The majority of the sources focus on condemning his anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric and the harm it caused, without mentioning any statement about stoning gay people to death ^{[4] [5]}.

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

A key missing context in the original statement is the lack of direct quotes or specific instances where Charlie Kirk allegedly expressed a desire for gay people to be stoned to death. The analyses provided mostly discuss his general stance on LGBTQ+ issues, which is often described as polarizing and harmful ^{[1] [2]}. Alternative viewpoints, such as the impact of his rhetoric on the LGBTQ+ community and the role of guns in violence, are also discussed in some sources ^{[4] [5]}. Additionally, some sources mention the aftermath of his assassination and its impact on other individuals, such as Wisconsin state Rep. Jerry O'Connor, who received death threats for his comments on a bill related to gay pride flags ^[2]. It is also worth noting that some sources, such as the ACLU, condemn the violence surrounding his death, without mentioning his views on LGBTQ+ issues ^[6].

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original statement may be considered misleading or biased, as it implies that Charlie Kirk explicitly stated he wanted gay people to be stoned to death, which is not supported by the majority of the analyses provided ^{[6] [1] [4] [2] [5]}. The only source that comes close to suggesting such a view is the one that mentions his citation of the Bible verse Leviticus 20:13, but even this source does not directly state that he wanted gay people to be stoned to death ^[3]. This framing may benefit those who seek to further criticize or condemn Charlie Kirk's views on LGBTQ+ issues, but it may also be seen as an exaggeration or distortion of his actual statements ^{[4] [5]}.