"Kirk built his brand by demonizing LGBTQ+ people and other minorities, frequently spreading disinformation about transgender people and gender-affirming care. Author Stephen King received backlash online and issued an apology after saying in a post to X, formerly Twitter, that Kirk "advocated stoning gays to death." But King's claim wasn't wrong - Kirk did say that, and so many other horrible things about the queer community."
"Kirk invoked a Bible verse about stoning gay people "to death" on a June, 2024 episode of his podcast with Jack Posobiec, calling it "God's perfect law when it comes to sexual matters." Kirk said on an April, 2022 episode of his podcast that trans people are responsible for inflation. There is no evidence to suggest the two issues are even remotely related, nor did he provide any."
Charlie Kirk, 31, was fatally shot while hosting a 'Prove Me Wrong' debate at Utah Valley University; authorities arrested 22-year-old Tyler Robinson in connection to the shooting. Kirk rose to prominence in 2016 while campaigning for Donald Trump and influenced young voters through online debates in support of Trump in 2024. He received praise for debating style but also built a brand by demonizing LGBTQ+ people and minorities and spreading disinformation about transgender people and gender-affirming care. Kirk publicly invoked a Bible verse endorsing stoning gay people and blamed transgender people for inflation despite no evidence.
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