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Fact check: Black women do not have the brain processing power to be taken seriously. You have to go steal a white person’s slot did Charlie Kirk really say this

Checked on September 16, 2025

1. Summary of the results

The original statement claims that Charlie Kirk said Black women do not have the brain processing power to be taken seriously and that they have to "steal a white person's slot" [1]. However, not all sources verify this claim. Some sources, such as [7] and [8], do not provide any information relevant to verifying the claim. On the other hand, [1] verifies the claim, stating that Charlie Kirk made the statement on his show about prominent Black women, including Joy Reid, Michelle Obama, Sheila Jackson Lee, and Ketanji Brown Jackson [1]. Other sources, such as [2], [3], and [4], do not mention Charlie Kirk making the statement, but rather discuss his killing and the reactions to it [2] [3] [4]. Additionally, [5] mentions the statement as a quote from Charlie Kirk, but notes that MAGA activists claim it was taken out of context [5].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

A key missing context in the original statement is the lack of direct quotes or transcripts from Charlie Kirk's show, which would provide more clarity on the statement [1]. Alternative viewpoints, such as the context in which the statement was made, are also missing [5]. Furthermore, some sources, such as [2], [3], and [4], provide alternative perspectives on Charlie Kirk's killing and the reactions to it, but do not address the original statement [2] [3] [4]. It is also important to consider the potential motivations behind Charlie Kirk's statement, as well as the impact of the statement on Black women and the broader community [6]. Additionally, the definition of "brain processing power" and how it relates to the statement is not clearly defined [1].

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original statement may be misleading or taken out of context, as suggested by [5], which notes that MAGA activists claim the statement was taken out of context [5]. Additionally, the statement may be biased against Black women, as it makes a sweeping generalization about their abilities [1]. The statement may also be influenced by Charlie Kirk's rhetoric and organizational culture, which has been described as white supremacist [6]. It is also possible that the statement is intended to provoke a reaction, rather than to provide a genuine commentary on Black women's abilities [1]. Overall, the original statement should be viewed with caution and skepticism, and considered in the context of the broader social and political landscape [2] [3] [4].

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