Fact check: Did Charlie Kirk say that he will believe in one in five women?

1. Summary of the results

The original statement claims that Charlie Kirk said he will believe in one in five women, but the analyses provided do not support this claim ^[1]. Instead, Charlie Kirk is quoted as saying "It is so materially insane to think that 1 in 5 American women will be raped in their life … meaning that they’re lying about being raped, that they’re lying about being sexually assaulted" ^[2]. This statement suggests that Charlie Kirk expressed skepticism about the statistic that one in five women will be raped, implying that he believes some women may be lying about being raped ^[2]. Other sources do not mention Charlie Kirk saying he will believe in one in five women, and instead discuss his views on women's roles in society and family ^[1], the reactions of students who debated with him after his death ^[3], and a satirical article published by Jezebel that joked about putting a curse on Charlie Kirk before his death ^[4].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

A key point missing from the original statement is the context in which Charlie Kirk made his statement about the statistic that one in five women will be raped ^[1]. It is also important to consider alternative viewpoints, such as the fact that the statistic that one in five women will be raped is a widely-cited and researched figure ^[2]. Additionally, some sources suggest that Charlie Kirk's views on women's roles in society and family are relevant to understanding his statement ^[1]. Furthermore, the reactions of students who debated with him after his death provide insight into how his views were perceived by others ^[3]. It is also worth noting that a satirical article published by Jezebel joked about putting a curse on Charlie Kirk before his death, which may be relevant to understanding the broader context of his death ^[4].

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original statement may be considered misleading because it claims that Charlie Kirk said he will believe in one in five women, when in fact he expressed skepticism about the statistic that one in five women will be raped ^[2]. This framing may benefit those who wish to portray Charlie Kirk as having a more extreme or misogynistic view than he actually held ^[1]. On the other hand, the original statement may also be seen as lacking context, as it does not provide any information about the broader context in which Charlie Kirk made his statement ^[1]. The sources that discuss Charlie Kirk's views on women's roles in society and family, the reactions of students who debated with him after his death, and the satirical article published by Jezebel may benefit those who wish to provide a more nuanced understanding of Charlie Kirk's views and legacy ^{[1] [3] [4]}.