Question

Charlie Kirk was a racist, transphobe, homophobe, and misogynist.

Answer 1

This claim could simply just be an opinion, but I believe there is enough evidence on record to label it true. It's important to note that these characterizations reflect documented public statements, not speculation of personal beliefs.

Firstly, Kirk's organization Turning Point USA kept a Professor Watchlist of university professors who promoted ideology that he did not agree with, with specific tags for feminism, LGBTQ rights, "racial ideology" etc. Ms. Magazine detailed a number of such professors and journalists who purportedly faced consequences and/or received threats because of their being on Kirk's watchlist.

The Guardian has also reported on his remarks, among them his comments on women and reproductive rights. He is so anti-abortion that on the debate show Surrounded, he said that he would force his 10-year old daughter to deliver a pregnancy that was the result of a rape. He says of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's relationship "Reject feminism. Submit to your husband, Taylor. You’re not in charge."

Reuters in its analysis of Kirk's political impact, mentions his thoughts about affirmative action, i.e. that Black women (e.g. Ketanji Brown Jackson or Michelle Obama) don't have the brain processing power to be taken seriously, and that they had to "steal a white person's slot to go be taken somewhat seriously," or that if he encountered a black woman working in customer service who he deems "moronic," he wonders if she is there because of her excellence or because of affirmative action. 

The New York Times expands on Kirk's ideas about race in their review of his beliefs, noting "Mr. Kirk believed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was a destructive force in American politics, calling its passage a "mistake" that he said has been turned into "an anti-white weapon." He also blamed the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. for the law and was highly critical of the slain civil rights leader, calling him an "awful" person."

As for his thoughts on the LGBTQ community: He said stoning gay people was "God's perfect law" in a podcast with Jack Posobiec. On his show, he has said there is a direct connection between transness and inflation, without providing any evidence. In an interview with Riley Gaines, Kirk suggests that society "should have just took care of" trans people "the way we used to take care of things in the 1950s and 60s" — which independent journalist Erin Reed notes included lobotomies, shock therapy, and involuntary institutionalization. In a September 2023 speech he said that trans people are "throbbing middle finger to God," and during that speech he directly addressed University of Pennsylvania swimmer Lia Thomas, a trans woman, deadnamed her and told her "you're an abomination to God."

Taken together, these statements suggest Kirk's views toward these groups range from openly antagonistic at best to advocating for their elimination at worst.

Comments

I really appreciate this answer, as you recognize that this claim is an opinion, but also acknowledge there is also a lot of evidence to demonstrate the truth to it. I like how you then use multiple validated quotes, sources and interviews to back up your statement. You remain un bias in your answer and use quotes to show the facts without voicing your own opinion.

Answer 2

This claim is purely an opinion, but there is enough evidence to support it. In regards to Charlie Kirk being racist, yes, he has said many, many things that can be considered racist, especially towards those of African American descent. His numerous statements often involved generalizations about Black people, categorizing African Americans as “murderers” and “violent,” while preaching that white supremacy doesn’t exist. According to the New York Times, his rejection of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, known as D.E.I., resulted in comments that many people received as racist. In 2024, he said, “If I see a Black pilot, I'm going to be like, 'Boy, I hope he's qualified.'” In May of 2023, on The Charlie Kirk Show, he referred to prominent African American women like Michelle Obama, Joy Reid, Sheila Jackson Lee, Ketanji Brown Jackson, and Kamala Harris, saying, “Yeah, we know. You do not have the brain processing power to otherwise be taken really seriously. You had to go steal a white person’s slot to go be taken somewhat seriously.” Kirk was implying that affirmative action put them on a pedestal over more qualified white individuals. According to The Guardian, he labeled them as “unqualified” and opposed affirmative action as racist against whites. There doesn’t seem to be any clips of this specific podcast episode on the web, but it is available on the Rumble App. There was another instance on May 19, 2023, where he said on The Charlie Kirk Show, “Happening all the time in urban America, prowling Blacks go around for fun to go target white people, that’s a fact. It’s happening more and more.”

His thoughts on the LGBTQ+ community:

In the BBC’s article about Charlie Kirk’s political legacy, it mentioned a tweet that Kirk had posted on the platform that’s now known as X, back in August of 2025. His tweet read, “It should be legal to burn a rainbow or [Black Lives Matter] flag in public.” This statement is offensive and hurtful because it promotes hatred and unnecessary violence towards the LGBTQ+ community. Activist Josh Helfgott referred back to one of Kirk’s podcast episodes where Kirk called for a ban on gender care, Helfgott said, “This was more than political theatre. It was a dangerous, real-world assault on LGBTQ+ safety and dignity.” According to The Advocate, Louisiana’s leading news source, Kirk once said that stoning gay people is “God’s perfect law.” He also blamed the “decline of American men” on transgender equality, saying that people should have “just took care of” transgender individuals “the way we used to take care of things in the 1950s and 60s,” which independent journalist Erin Reed notes includes lobotomies, shock therapy, and involuntary institutionalization. Some others interpreted it as Charlie advocating for lynchings or for physical violence against the transgender community. When asked if he would support his children if they came out as gay or transgender, he said he would not. He continued to say that he doesn’t “affirm delusions,” referring to those who identify as transgender and gay. 

Caitlin Berray from Freethought Now attended a “leadership summit” hosted by Turning Point USA, where Charlie Kirk glorified a life of inferiority for females. This event was intended for young women to learn about true femininity which in Charlie’s eyes was being obedient, serving a husband, and motherhood. One teenage girl asked Charlie about navigating school or balancing a career with motherhood. His response was, “if girls want to attend college, their end goal should not be a degree, but rather a husband.” He also commented on singer Taylor Swift’s engagement to Travis Kelce saying that Swift is “not a good role model for young women,” because she focused on her career instead of settling down earlier. “Reject feminism. Submit to your husband Taylor. You’re not in charge,” said Kirk (Media Matters For America.)

These statements have led many individuals to view Kirk’s beliefs and views as discriminatory. Some of his supporters argue that he was simply exercising his right to free speech, but these statements seem to reinforce harmful stereotypes and discriminate against certain groups of people.