BREAKING NEWS: Charlie Kirk’s Allies Address Misrepresentations on His Show.

On Thursday’s episode of The Charlie Kirk Show, close associates of the late Turning Point USA founder, assassinated on September 10, responded to what they describe as misrepresentations of Kirk’s statements by Democratic figures and certain media outlets. The group, including Executive Producer Andrew Kolvet, Human Events Senior Editor Jack Posobiec, and producer Blake Neff, played clips and addressed quotes they argue were taken out of context.

1. DEI in Pilot Hiring The first discussion centered on a clip from the Thoughtcrime podcast, where Kirk commented on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies in airline pilot hiring. In the clip, Kirk said, “If I see a Black pilot, I’m going to be like, boy, I hope he’s qualified,” later adding, “That’s not who I am, that’s not what I believe.” The remarks responded to United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby’s pledge to ensure 50% of pilot training slots go to women or people of color, despite only 19% of pilot trainees being from these groups. Kolvet defended Kirk, emphasizing his belief in meritocracy: “Charlie believed the best candidate should win, regardless of background.” He noted that only 9% of aspiring pilots are women or people of color, arguing that filling 50% of slots from this pool would require lowering standards. Posobiec criticized detractors for stripping context, saying, “They’re removing the broader discussion about merit-based hiring. ”Kirk later clarified at a campus event: “Affirmative action often lowers standards. It makes me question if a pilot was chosen for their race, though that’s not my personal belief. I stand by that concern.

”2. Second Amendment Stance The group also addressed viral posts claiming Kirk said gun deaths were “worth it” to preserve the Second Amendment. Neff called these attacks misleading, noting Kirk’s actual quote was that gun deaths are an “unfortunate cost” of maintaining constitutional protections. At a speaking event, Kirk had argued, “Gun deaths won’t reach zero in an armed society. We can reduce them with stronger families and armed school guards, but a utopian view is unrealistic. The Second Amendment’s benefits outweigh the tragic costs.

”Neff compared this to driving, which causes 50,000 annual deaths but is deemed worth the societal benefits like mobility. He praised Kirk’s honesty: “Charlie evaluated policies by weighing real costs and benefits, unlike politicians who ignore downsides.” Posobiec added that Kirk would likely have maintained his opposition to gun bans even in light of personal tragedy.

Kirk’s colleagues argued that selective editing distorted his views on DEI and gun rights, presenting their case with clips and firsthand accounts. They urged audiences to consider the full context of Kirk’s statements, available through his public appearances and TPUSA’s platforms.

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