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Fact check: Did Charlie Kirk say "Michelle Obama, as a black woman, had taken a slot that rightfully belonged to a white person."

Checked on September 17, 2025

1. Summary of the results

The original statement claims that Charlie Kirk said "Michelle Obama, as a black woman, had taken a slot that rightfully belonged to a white person" [1]. However, upon reviewing the analyses, it appears that none of the sources directly quote Charlie Kirk saying these exact words [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]. Nevertheless, some sources do mention that Charlie Kirk made similar statements, such as claiming that Black women, including Michelle Obama, "do not have the brain processing power to otherwise be taken really seriously" and believed that they had to "steal a white person's slot" to be taken seriously [2] [3]. These quotes suggest that Charlie Kirk made derogatory comments about Black women, including Michelle Obama, but the exact wording of the original statement is not supported by the provided analyses [1] [2] [3].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

A key piece of missing context is the full quote from Charlie Kirk, which is only partially provided in some of the analyses [2] [3]. Additionally, alternative viewpoints on Charlie Kirk's statements and their implications are not fully explored in the provided analyses [4] [5] [6] [1] [7]. For instance, some sources mention that Charlie Kirk denied systemic racism and vilified critical race theory, but the broader context of his statements and their impact is not thoroughly examined [6]. Furthermore, the reactions of Michelle Obama and other individuals mentioned in Charlie Kirk's statements are not discussed in detail, which could provide valuable insight into the impact of his words [1] [2] [3].

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original statement may be misleading or inaccurate, as it quotes Charlie Kirk saying something that is not directly supported by the provided analyses [1] [2] [3]. This could be an example of misinformation or bias, potentially inflaming racial tensions or perpetuating harmful stereotypes. The sources that mention Charlie Kirk's derogatory comments about Black women, including Michelle Obama, suggest that his statements may have been intended to belittle or demean [2] [3]. However, without more context, it is difficult to determine the full extent of his intentions or the impact of his words [4] [5] [6] [1] [7]. Ultimately, a more nuanced understanding of Charlie Kirk's statements and their implications is necessary to fully assess the original statement [1] [2] [3].

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