Fact check: Did Charlie Kirk call Michelle Obama an ape?

1. Summary of the results

The analyses provided do not support the claim that Charlie Kirk called Michelle Obama an ape ^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9]}. In fact, none of the sources mention Charlie Kirk making such a statement. Instead, the sources report on separate incidents where other individuals made derogatory comments about Michelle Obama, including a mayor who appeared to applaud a Facebook post referring to her as an 'ape in heels' ^[1], and a woman who was fired from her job for making a similar comment ^[3]. Other sources discuss Charlie Kirk's history and death, but do not mention any comments about Michelle Obama ^{[4] [5] [6]}. The claim that Charlie Kirk called Michelle Obama an ape appears to be unsubstantiated.

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

A key piece of missing context is the lack of evidence to support the claim that Charlie Kirk made the alleged statement ^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9]}. Alternative viewpoints suggest that the incident may have been misattributed to Charlie Kirk, or that it may be a completely fabricated claim. Some sources provide context on the backlash against individuals who made negative comments about Charlie Kirk's death ^{[4] [5]}, while others discuss his history of promoting white supremacist ideologies ^[6]. However, none of these sources provide evidence to support the claim that Charlie Kirk called Michelle Obama an ape.

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original statement may be an example of misinformation or disinformation, as it appears to be completely unsubstantiated by the provided sources ^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9]}. The claim may have been fabricated or misattributed to Charlie Kirk, potentially to damage his reputation or to inflame tensions. It is also possible that the statement is an example of bias, as it may be intended to elicit a strong emotional response or to manipulate public opinion. Charlie Kirk's supporters and critics may both be affected by the spread of this misinformation, as it may influence their perceptions of him and his views ^{[4] [5] [6]}.