US EditionFox News host Brian Kilmeade apologizes for suggesting 'lethal injection' for homeless
Brian Kilmeade apologized for suggesting lethal injection for mentally ill homeless who refuse help, prompting calls for resignation amid advocacy for over one million homeless children and veterans.
- Brian Kilmeade, a Fox News co-host, suggested that homeless people should receive 'involuntary lethal injection' during a broadcast, which sparked public outrage and a petition for his firing.
- Kilmeade later apologized for his remarks, stating that he recognizes many homeless people deserve compassion.
- The petition against Kilmeade highlights concerns that his comments incite violence against vulnerable communities and calls for mandatory training for on-air talent.
- Kilmeade's comments were made in the context of discussing the murder of Iryna Zarutska in North Carolina, which raised broader issues about the treatment of the homeless.
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Letters to the Editor: When a Fox News host suggests killing mentally ill homeless people, where is the empathy?
'The politics of the 21st century echo the worst of the 20th century's violence and excesses and have desensitized populations worldwide to the dangers inherent in the loss of empathy and compassion that we are witnessing daily,' writes an L.A. Times reader.
Fox host blasted for saying homeless should face “involuntary lethal injection”
Fox News host Brian Kilmeade sparked outrage after suggesting “involuntary lethal injection” for mentally ill homeless people during a discussion about crime and homelessness, with co-hosts offering little pushback. The offhand remark, later amplified on social media, prompted widespread condemnation from critics who called it dehumanizing, dangerous, and reminiscent of fascist rhetoric.Watch the video below. Your browser does not support the vi…
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