Fact check: Who said "euthanize the homeless"?

1. Summary of the results

The statement "euthanize the homeless" is attributed to Fox News host Brian Kilmeade, who made a comment about killing mentally ill homeless people, stating "or involuntary lethal injection or something. Just kill 'em" ^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [2] [1]}. This comment was made during a discussion on "Fox & Friends" and was later apologized for by Kilmeade, who acknowledged that it was an "extremely callous remark" ^{[1] [2] [5] [2] [1]}. The comment sparked widespread condemnation, with many sources reporting on the incident and criticizing Kilmeade's words ^{[3] [4] [5]}. Key points to note are that Kilmeade's comment was not just a suggestion to "euthanize the homeless" but was specifically targeted at mentally ill homeless people who are violent, and that he later apologized for his remark, acknowledging that not all mentally ill homeless people are violent and deserving of empathy and compassion ^{[1] [2] [5]}.

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

Some sources provide additional context to the incident, such as the fact that Kilmeade's comment was made during a discussion on "Fox & Friends" ^{[2] [4]}, while others highlight the widespread condemnation that followed ^{[3] [4] [5]}. Alternative viewpoints are largely absent from the sources, with most sources presenting a critical view of Kilmeade's comment ^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [2] [1]}. However, it is worth noting that one source does not provide any relevant information regarding the statement "euthanize the homeless" ^[6], which may indicate that there are other perspectives or information that are not being considered. Additionally, the sources do not provide information on the potential consequences of Kilmeade's comment, such as the impact on homeless individuals or the broader social implications.

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original statement "Who said 'euthanize the homeless'?" may be misleading or oversimplified, as it does not provide context for the comment or acknowledge that Kilmeade's remark was specifically targeted at mentally ill homeless people who are violent ^{[1] [2] [5]}. The statement may also be biased, as it presents Kilmeade's comment in a way that is likely to elicit a strong negative reaction, without providing additional context or alternative viewpoints ^{[3] [4]}. The sources themselves may also have biases, with some sources being more critical of Kilmeade's comment than others ^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [2] [1]}. Ultimately, the original statement benefits those who seek to criticize Kilmeade or Fox News, while potentially misleading or oversimplifying the context and implications of the comment ^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [2] [1]}.