Steven Crowder Debunks the Biggest Lies Being Spread About Charlie Kirk After His Death

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Steven Crowder Debunks the Biggest Lies Being Spread About Charlie Kirk After His Death

Steven Crowder systematically dismantles the false narratives circulating about Charlie Kirk following his murder. From claims that Kirk advocated stoning gay people to death, to assertions he called black women unintelligent, to conspiracy theories about Jewish billionaires orchestrating his assassination, Crowder exposes how leftist commentators like Destiny and figures like Candace Owens are distorting Kirk's actual positions. Using Kirk's own words and documented evidence, Crowder reveals the truth about what Kirk actually believed regarding DEI policies, trans issues, and Israel, while confronting those profiting from misinformation about his death.

Categories: Thought Leaders
September 16, 2025

Setting the Record Straight on Charlie Kirk's Positions

In the wake of Charlie Kirk's assassination, a disturbing pattern has emerged: influential voices across the political spectrum are misrepresenting his actual beliefs and positions. Steven Crowder addresses this directly, presenting what he calls "the biggest lies now being pushed about Charlie Kirk" and countering them with documented evidence from Kirk's own statements.

The stakes are high. As Crowder points out, polls show more Americans believe the shooter was a Republican conservative than understand he was a radical leftist. This misinformation campaign has real consequences, shaping public perception of both the victim and the circumstances of his death.

Destiny's False Claims About the Shooter

Streamer Destiny made multiple factually incorrect statements about Charlie Kirk's assassin on Piers Morgan's show. He claimed the shooter was "a guy from Utah who was raised in a Christian family" with conservative parents, had no trans girlfriend, no trans influences, and no trans-related evidence.

Crowder provides the documented truth: "Every single thing he just said is factually incorrect. He is a leftist. The shooter is gay with a trans boyfriend. And by that I mean a boyfriend who says he's going to be a woman. He did carve or etch anti-fascist sayings, trans furry, weird fetish culture on the casings. It's all verifiable."

Destiny also blamed Kirk's death on Trump's presidency and conservative voters, arguing that "the overwhelming majority" of political violence over the past 20 years "has been conservative." Crowder challenges this, pointing to the 30-plus deaths during the 2020 summer protests and thousands of casualties, contrasting this with Tea Party rallies that "left the places, often public places, cleaner than they found it."

The Stephen King Apology: Did Kirk Advocate Stoning Gay People?

One of the most serious falsehoods spread about Kirk came from author Stephen King, who claimed Kirk advocated stoning gay people to death. King later apologized, but the damage was done as countless people believed the claim.

The truth reveals Kirk was actually discussing how people cherry-pick Bible verses. In the actual clip, Kirk addresses someone quoting Leviticus 19 (love your neighbor) by pointing out that Leviticus 18 also addresses sexual matters according to biblical law. He was making a point about scriptural consistency, not advocating violence.

Kirk's actual position, as stated in the clip: "How do you love somebody? You love them by telling them the truth, not by confirming or affirming their sin." He compared it to helping an alcoholic or drug addict, saying you don't affirm their struggle but help them get free from it.

The DEI Debate: Black Pilots and Brain Processing Power

Another widespread claim suggested Kirk said black people were "too dumb to fly planes" or that "black women don't have brain processing power." Both characterizations grossly misrepresent his actual statements about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policies.

Kirk's actual argument was that DEI hiring practices create uncertainty about qualifications: "Anytime we reach racial quotas, we relax the standards for air traffic control, professors, or college admissions. Therefore, when it comes to pilots or surgeons, if I see somebody who is black, I'm going to hope that that person is qualified."

His point was that DEI policies harm qualified minorities by making people question whether they earned their positions. As Crowder notes, this affects self-respecting minorities themselves, referencing a 2019 Change My Mind segment where a UT student said she didn't think she would have gotten in without affirmative action, despite being fully qualified.

Regarding the "brain processing power" claim, Kirk was specifically addressing black women like Joy Reid, Michelle Obama, and Ketanji Brown Jackson who publicly credited DEI for their opportunities. The show plays clips of these individuals explicitly stating they are "products of affirmative action" and that they were hired because of their race.

Charlie Kirk's Actual Treatment of Trans Individuals

Perhaps the most dangerous lie being spread is that Kirk "wanted to genocide trans people." This claim was used by some to justify or minimize the severity of his murder. One commentator stated: "This is a white supremacist who wanted both of us dead. He was shot in the middle of saying something transphobic about trans people."

The evidence shows Kirk dealt compassionately with trans individuals who approached him at events. The show presents footage of Kirk speaking with a 19-year-old transgender person at a Turning Point USA event. Kirk's response was measured and caring:

"I want you to be very cautious putting drugs into your system in the pursuit of changing your body. I instead encourage you to work on what's going on in your brain first. I think what you need first and foremost is just a diagnosis, just someone that is going to listen to what you've gone through. My prayer for you is I actually want to see you be comfortable in how you were born. I think that with the right team and the right people, you don't have to wage war on your body. You can learn to love your body."

Crowder acknowledges he doesn't even agree with everything Kirk said in that exchange, but emphasizes Kirk was "speaking truth and love" without changing his position when confronted with disagreement. Notably, Kirk had faced criticism from some on the right for including gay conservatives and others at TPUSA events, showing he was willing to engage across divides.

The Candace Owens Conspiracy Theory

Adding to the misinformation, Candace Owens promoted a conspiracy theory that billionaire Bill Ackman and others staged an "intervention" with Kirk over his views on Israel, with threats allegedly made. She claimed to have "receipts" proving this narrative and heavily implied Jewish interests were behind Kirk's assassination.

The truth, according to Crowder: "Bill Ackman did respond in detail. Charlie's producers responded in detail. And the only receipts that Candace provided were texts that she sent to Seth Dillon that he never answered."

Crowder explains the actual event was a conference of creators and influencers discussing various topics, including Israel. Some participants were pro-Israel, others critical of how the war was being prosecuted. There were spirited conversations on both sides, followed by a meeting about potentially starting local chapters. No intervention, no threats, no conspiracy.

The producers stated clearly: "Bill never yelled at Charlie, never pressed him on BB, never gave him a list of Charlie's offenses against Israel."

Kirk's Actual Position on Israel

While some claim Kirk was "turning against the Jews" or being pressured to support Israel, the evidence shows a more nuanced position. Kirk did express frustration with how some Israel supporters treated him when he asked legitimate questions.

In a conversation with Megyn Kelly, Kirk explained: "The behavior by a lot, both privately and publicly, are pushing people like you and me away. I have text messages calling me an anti-Semite. We have funded, we have supported, and they're up against a sea of Islamic totalitarianism, and we should be cheering for them because they're up against barbarians and monsters, and we want them to win."

Kirk was frustrated that moderating a debate with equal time given to pro-Israel and alternative perspectives led to his "moral character being put into question." However, he repeatedly stated he wanted Israel to win and was "one of the strongest advocates for Israel more so than most" throughout his career.

Kirk did ask questions about October 7th, including whether there was a stand-down order, given that it took six hours for IDF to respond to a music festival attack in a country where "you can't walk around a corner without seeing a rifle." Asking questions and expressing frustration with tactics is not the same as opposition to Israel's existence or right to defend itself.

The Problem with Profiting from Death

Crowder makes clear he wasn't close personal friends with Kirk by design, as he avoids the donor and nonprofit world that Kirk navigated. He has no interest in any position at Turning Point USA or any nonprofit organization. This independence, he argues, allows him to speak truth without conflicts of interest.

"I have no dog in this fight other than the truth," Crowder states. He criticizes those "trying to profit off of his death through misrepresentation, claiming that they were close friends when they were no longer close friends, claiming that they have been approached or should be the next face of" TPUSA.

Crowder acknowledges Kirk's unique talents: "There is no one out there who is going to be as good as Charlie at fundraising and organization through the nonprofit grassroots network and that sector. He was the best that I have seen." But he criticizes those dishonestly positioning themselves as natural successors.

The segment concludes with a warning about the "Game of Thrones thing going on" behind the scenes, with people "seeking to profit" from Kirk's death by "throwing some chum in the water" in the form of lies and conspiracy theories.

Why This Misinformation Matters

The left presents conservative viewpoints as violence itself, Crowder argues. When someone like Kirk expresses traditional Christian views on sexuality or questions DEI policies, it gets characterized as violent rhetoric deserving of violent response.

The misinformation creates a cycle: false claims about Kirk's positions justify his murder to some, while conspiracy theories on the right create division and distrust. Meanwhile, the actual truth about both Kirk's assassin and Kirk's positions gets lost.

Crowder emphasizes the importance of checking sources and references, noting his show is "the first show to do it" and "still the only show to do it" by listing all references for factual claims in video descriptions. He encourages viewers to fact-check and "call us on our crap."

The episode serves as both a defense of Kirk's actual legacy and a broader warning about how easily misinformation spreads in the wake of tragedy, whether from bad-faith actors on the left seeking to justify violence or grifters on the right seeking to profit from conspiracy theories.

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