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Fact check: Did charlie kirk call michele obama a gorilla in heels

Checked on September 20, 2025
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"Charlie Kirk Michele Obama gorilla in heels controversy"
"Charlie Kirk apology for Michele Obama comments"
"Charlie Kirk racist remarks about Michele Obama"
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1. Summary of the results

The claim that Charlie Kirk called Michele Obama a gorilla in heels is not supported by the provided analyses [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]. Instead, the analyses discuss a controversy where a mayor and a county worker made racist comments about Michelle Obama, with one comment referring to her as an 'ape in heels' [1]. Other analyses report on Charlie Kirk's derogatory comments about prominent Black women, including Michelle Obama, regarding their brain processing power and affirmative action [4] [5] [6]. However, none of the analyses mention Charlie Kirk using the specific phrase "gorilla in heels" to describe Michele Obama [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

A key piece of missing context is the original source of the claim that Charlie Kirk called Michele Obama a gorilla in heels, which is not provided in the analyses [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]. Additionally, some analyses are inaccessible due to login requirements, which may contain relevant information [7] [8] [9]. Alternative viewpoints may include context about Charlie Kirk's history of controversial comments and how they have been received by different groups [4] [6]. It is also important to consider the impact of racist language and how it can be hurtful and damaging to individuals and communities [1] [2] [3].

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original statement may be an example of misinformation or misattribution, as it attributes a specific quote to Charlie Kirk that is not supported by the provided analyses [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]. This could be due to a lack of fact-checking or a bias against Charlie Kirk [4] [6]. On the other hand, the statement may also be an attempt to highlight the harm caused by racist language and to hold public figures accountable for their words [1] [2] [3]. Ultimately, it is crucial to approach such claims with a critical and nuanced perspective, considering multiple sources and evaluating the evidence carefully [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6].

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