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Fact check: What were Charlie Kirk's exact words about homosexuals in his speech?

Checked on September 14, 2025

1. Summary of the results

The analyses provided do not offer exact quotes from Charlie Kirk's speech about homosexuals [1] [2] [3] [4]. However, they do mention that his views were polarizing and critical of gay and transgender rights [1]. Some sources highlight his opposition to same-sex marriage and gender care for transgender people [3], while another source quotes him referencing a Bible passage that includes the words 'put to death' when criticizing Pride month [5]. Additionally, it is mentioned that he believed gay people should be welcome in the conservative movement, albeit while still opposing same-sex marriage [5].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

A key missing context is the specific speech in which Charlie Kirk made his comments about homosexuals, as none of the sources provide this information [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]. Alternative viewpoints are also not fully explored, such as the impact of his rhetoric on the LGBT community [2] [1], and the reactions of his supporters to his views on gay and transgender rights [1] [3]. Furthermore, the historical context of his speeches and the evolution of his views over time are not discussed in the analyses [1] [2] [3] [4] [5].

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original statement may be misleading as it implies that Charlie Kirk's exact words about homosexuals in his speech are known, when in fact, the analyses do not provide this information [1] [2] [3] [4]. Additionally, some sources may be biased in their presentation of Charlie Kirk's views, with some characterizing him as spreading anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric [2], while others focus on his opposition to same-sex marriage and gender care [3]. The LGBT community may benefit from the framing of Charlie Kirk as a figure who spread harmful rhetoric [2], while his supporters may benefit from the emphasis on his welcome of gay people in the conservative movement [5].

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