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Fact check: What hate speech did kirk make

Checked on September 19, 2025

1. Summary of the results

The analyses provided do not mention Charlie Kirk making hate speech [1] [2] [3]. Instead, they focus on the backlash against those who made disparaging comments about him after his assassination [1], the debate over free speech and the government's response to comments made about Kirk's death [2], and the reaction to his death on social media and the calls for greater content moderation [3]. However, it is mentioned that Charlie Kirk stated that 'hate speech does not exist legally in America,' and instead referred to it as 'ugly speech,' 'gross speech,' or 'evil speech,' all of which he claimed are protected by the First Amendment [2]. Additionally, Kirk's comments on hate speech were made in the context of his advocacy for free speech and his criticism of 'cancel culture' [2]. There are also mentions of Kirk's comments about Jimmy Kimmel, including calling him 'not funny' and mocking him for reading a Truth Social post made by Trump while hosting the Oscars [4].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

A key piece of missing context is the specific comments made by Charlie Kirk that could be considered hate speech, as the analyses provided do not mention any specific instances [1] [2] [3]. Alternative viewpoints include the idea that Kirk's comments on hate speech were made in the context of his advocacy for free speech and his criticism of 'cancel culture' [2], and that his death has sparked a debate over free speech and the government's response to comments made about him [2]. It is also worth noting that Jimmy Kimmel made comments about the 'Maga gang' trying to score political points from Charlie Kirk's assassination, which led to his show being pulled off the air indefinitely by ABC [5]. Furthermore, some sources suggest that the Trump administration suggested a link between the 'radical left' and Kirk's assassination, which was not supported by the evidence presented by law enforcement [6]. The fact that Kirk's show was pulled off the air and that there are calls for greater content moderation on social media adds to the complexity of the issue [3] [5].

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original statement asks what hate speech Charlie Kirk made, but the analyses provided do not mention any specific instances of hate speech made by Kirk [1] [2] [3]. This could suggest that the original statement is based on misinformation or a biased perspective. The fact that some sources focus on the backlash against those who made disparaging comments about Kirk after his assassination, while others focus on Kirk's comments on hate speech and his advocacy for free speech, suggests that there may be different agendas at play [1] [2]. Additionally, the fact that some sources criticize Jimmy Kimmel's comments about Kirk's assassination, while others report on the fallout from Kirk's death, suggests that there may be a bias in the way the story is being reported [5] [6]. Overall, it is crucial to consider multiple sources and perspectives when evaluating the original statement, as it appears that there may be some misinformation or bias present [1] [2] [3].

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