Inspecting rumor about Erika Kirk launching fundraiser after husband's death
Snopes identified several fundraisers in support of Erika Kirk and her children that raised millions of dollars combined.
Don't fall for story about Paul McCartney honoring Charlie Kirk with 'Let It Be' tribute
The story claimed McCartney paused during his set and said, "I want to take a moment to remember someone very special."
DOJ removed study from website showing most domestic terrorism is right-wing
The study was still on the website as of Sept. 11, 2025, but was removed by the following day, two days after the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk.
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Breaking down claim Starbucks baristas can't write 'Charlie Kirk' on cups
A TikTok user claimed Starbucks baristas in California repeatedly refused to write Kirk's name on their cups.
Unraveling rumor bill would let Marco Rubio revoke passports for criticizing Israel
The proposed legislation would have sanctioned "material support for terrorism" with passport denial or revocation. However, the bill was amended.
Unpacking reports of SpaceX-branded cocaine found in Brazilian plane crash
The deceased pilot was allegedly an Australian businessman named Timothy James Clark.
Unpacking claim Charlie Kirk's wife and children witnessed his shooting
Snopes readers asked if the conservative activist's family members were present during his speaking event at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10, 2025.
Mookie Betts commented about Charlie Kirk's fatal shooting?
According to the rumor, Betts said, "If you want people to speak kindly about you after you're gone, then you should speak kindly while you're alive."
Investigating claims Charlie Kirk shooting suspect's roommate is trans
The roommate — whom the suspect called "my love" – reportedly had no prior knowledge of the shooting and was cooperating, based on court filings.
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What Charlie Kirk actually said about Biden getting 'the death penalty'
The Turning Point USA co-founder and conservative commentator was fatally shot while speaking at a Utah college.
Trump's 'droopy' face during 9/11 ceremony doesn't prove he had stroke
One-sided facial paralysis can indeed be a sign of a stroke. It can also be a sign of other medical conditions.
Ed Sheeran isn't behind Charlie Kirk tribute song shared online
Multiple YouTube channels that post AI-generated music shared fake songs supposedly honoring the late conservative commentator.
Did Trump say, 'Smart people don't like me'? What we know
Trump critics are sharing a video of him supposedly making the statement. But it's missing context, according to the Instagram user who posted it.
What we know about claims Russia attacked Poland
On Sept. 15, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said, "NATO is at war with Russia. This is obvious, and it does not require any additional evidence."
Charlie Kirk once said he would want a 10-year-old daughter who was raped to deliver the baby
The conservative commentator answered the hypothetical question in a 2024 YouTube video in which he debated 25 college students.
Is Erika Kirk pregnant? No evidence rumor's true
Erika Kirk had not confirmed her third pregnancy on social media or in public remarks following Charlie Kirk's assassination.
What we know about death of Demartravion 'Trey' Reed, Black student found hanging at Delta State University
Claims that Reed was lynched did not align with statements by officials about his death.
Charlie Kirk called George Floyd a 'scumbag.' Here's context
Kirk said of Floyd, "This guy was a scumbag. Now, does that mean he deserves to die? That's two totally different things — of course not."
Video shows Memphis residents riding tanks stolen from Trump's National Guard deployment?
Users shared this claim after the president signed a memorandum in September 2025 deploying troops to the Tennessee city to combat crime.