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NY Times corrects claim Charlie Kirk made antisemitic statement in story about political views
The New York Times admitted to incorrectly attributing antisemitic remarks to Charlie Kirk and issued a correction following public backlash over its coverage after his assassination.
- On September 11, 2025, The New York Times updated an article to clarify that a previously attributed antisemitic remark to Charlie Kirk, from his 2023 podcast, was inaccurately reported.
- This correction followed backlash over Kirk quoting and critiquing a social media post claiming Jewish communities push hatred against whites, clarifying the statement was not his own.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hailed Kirk as a "once-in-a-generation" individual, even as Kirk criticized liberal Jewish donors for backing left-leaning causes such as Black Lives Matter while positioning himself as a defender of Israel.
- Kirk was fatally shot on September 10, 2025, at Utah Valley University, and authorities captured a suspect, sparking renewed attention and debate on his political remarks.
- The Times' correction intensified social media criticism and highlighted the contentious nature of Kirk's views amid broader discussions about antisemitism in politics.
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