Stephen King apologizes for false claim about Charlie Kirk after his death
Stephen King retracted his false accusation against Charlie Kirk, apologizing for spreading misinformation that Kirk advocated violence against LGBTQ+ people, amidst widespread backlash from political figures.
- Stephen King has apologized for claiming that Charlie Kirk advocated stoning gays, stating, 'I apologize for saying Charlie Kirk advocated stoning gays.'
- Senator Ted Cruz called King a 'horrible, evil, twisted liar' in response to King's comments.
- Charlie Kirk referenced biblical verses, stating, 'Thou shalt not lie with mankind, as with womankind: it is abomination.'
- King later deleted his post on X following online criticism and issued an apology for not seeking proper attribution.
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American celebrity writer Stephen King, one of the most prolific authors of fiction in life, apologized after he said that conservative Charlie Kirk "wandered for homosexuality," reports the magazine Variety....
OAN Staff Katherine Mosack Saturday, September 13, 2025 American horror novelist Stephen King faced heavy criticism for his response to the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. On Wednesday, the day of the fatal attack, Fox News host Jesse Watters…
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Stephen King apologizes for Charlie Kirk comment that sparked outrage
In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination last week, Stephen King has issued an apology after claiming the conservative activist supported “stoning gays.” The bestselling author found himself in the crosshairs after replying to a tweet from Fox News host Jesse Watters, who said Kirk was not “controversial” or “polarizing” but a patriot. “He advocated stoning gays to death. Just sayin,” King replied on Thursday in a now-deleted tweet. After ign…
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