Valuetainment “Celebrating Charlie Kirk’s Death” - TMZ BUSTED As Fake Car Chase Excuse DOESN’T Add Up
Sep 15, 2025
Amid the shocking announcement of Charlie Kirk's death, employees at TMZ were caught laughing, raising serious ethical questions about media behavior. The discussion delves into the credibility of news outlets and their responsibilities in handling tragedies. Comparisons are drawn to MSNBC’s recent firing of a commentator, igniting a debate on accountability in journalism. The conversation is timely and thought-provoking, challenging listeners to confront the darker side of media ethics.
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TMZ Backroom Reaction Described
- Patrick Bet-David recounts TMZ staff reactions when an alert said Charlie Kirk was dead and how the newsroom behaved on camera.
- He emphasizes TMZ’s usual omnipresent cameras and questions why footage of the backroom reaction wasn’t shown.
Timing Makes Excuse Hard To Swallow
- Patrick highlights Harvey Levin's explanation that staff were watching a car chase and not celebrating Charlie Kirk's assassination.
- He argues the timing and euphoric sounds make that explanation implausible without full video evidence.
Car Chase Clip Echoed The Alert
- Patrick plays the car chase clip and points out an announcer repeating that Charlie Kirk is dead during the chase broadcast.
- He suggests that the announcer's words and the newsroom's reaction coincide, raising doubt about TMZ's claim.