

Megyn Kelly Fact-Checks the Unfair and False Attacks on Charlie Kirk's Past Comments About Race and Gender | Ep. 1164
44 snips Oct 5, 2025
Megyn Kelly defends Charlie Kirk against recent criticisms regarding his comments on race and gender. She fact-checks claims about his views on affirmative action and crime, highlighting the nuance in his arguments. The discussion also covers his respectful engagements with Black Americans and criticisms of LGBTQ messaging. Kelly debunks accusations linking Kirk to extreme views, addressing his remarks on Islam and demographic change. The episode concludes with reflections on Kirk's influence on young conservatives.
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Criticism Timing Matters
- Megyn Kelly argues attacking Charlie Kirk immediately after his assassination is inappropriate and morally wrong.
- She frames left-wing media criticism as opportunistic and emotionally harmful in that moment.
Context Changes The Claim
- Kelly rebuts Nicole Hannah-Jones' claim that Charlie was a white supremacist by showing selective quote-snipping.
- She contends context flips meaning and the Times omitted fuller conversation dynamics.
Affirmative Action Exchange
- Kelly plays Charlie's exchange where he reacts to black figures describing themselves as beneficiaries of affirmative action.
- He quoted their own words and argued such claims imply lowered standards and stolen slots.