OPINION: Unraveling the Baseless Conspiracy: The Rumor That Israel Assassinated Charlie Kirk

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In one episode of “The Charlie Kirk Show,” he reportedly expressed concerns about escalating tensions with Iran, warning that bombing campaigns could drag America into another quagmire. These comments, twisted by conspiracy theorists, fueled speculation that Kirk was on the verge of a public pivot, threatening Israel’s interests. Far-right figures like Stew Peters and others on X (formerly Twitter) amplified this, posting unsubstantiated claims that Kirk’s assassination was a “professional hit” to prevent him from swaying MAGA youth against Israel. One such post alleged a 200-yard sniper shot severing his carotid artery, implying Mossad involvement, while another claimed Kirk rejected Zionist funding for TPUSA. Conservative sources, however, paint a starkly different picture, remembering Kirk as an unwavering friend of Israel. Israeli leaders, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, mourned his loss publicly, with Netanyahu releasing a video statement on September 18, 2025, denouncing the rumors as a “monstrous big lie.” He emphasized Kirk’s contributions to strengthening U.S.-Israel ties, noting that Kirk had written a five-page letter to him just weeks before his death, expressing admiration for Israel’s resilience. Netanyahu attributed the conspiracy theories to antisemitic hatred and possibly foreign funding from adversaries like Qatar, urging Americans to honor Kirk’s legacy rather than exploit it for division.

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This sentiment was echoed by Kirk’s close allies, who slammed the theories as opportunistic smears. Fox News reported extensively on the backlash, with friends of Kirk feeling a “moral obligation” to debunk manipulated clips circulating online. These out-of-context snippets, often from older podcasts, were being weaponized to portray Kirk as anti-Israel, despite his consistent advocacy. One ally told Fox that critics were “twisting his past remarks to smear him,” vowing to set the record straight. The Washington Times had previously covered Kirk’s earlier comments on Israel, such as his 2023 float of a theory about Netanyahu allowing a Hamas attack for political gain—a remark he later clarified as speculative amid the fog of war. But conservatives argue this was far from a full-throated rejection of Israel; rather, it reflected Kirk’s commitment to honest discourse within the movement.

The rumor’s persistence highlights fractures in the MAGA coalition. Kirk’s influence was undeniable; TPUSA boasted over 500 chapters and mobilized record youth turnout in 2024. His “growing anti-Israel words,” as rumor-mongers claim, stem from isolated incidents like a Hamptons retreat where he allegedly felt pressured by donors. Candace Owens, a former TPUSA colleague, alluded to similar “interventions” involving Netanyahu invitations, but Kirk’s executive producer, Andrew Kolvet, denied any coercion, stating no such yelling or lists of offenses occurred. Texas Senator Ted Cruz blasted these narratives on X, accusing figures like Tucker Carlson of falsely claiming Kirk shared their views on Israel being “terrible.”

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White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, on Kirk’s show, decried left-wing organizations promoting violence but avoided foreign conspiracy angles. The administration’s focus remains on domestic threats, with Patel’s FBI probing leftist groups. Ultimately, the rumor serves as a cautionary tale of how grief and political polarization can breed disinformation. Kirk’s legacy, per conservatives, is one of unapologetic patriotism and alliance-building, not division. As Netanyahu put it, “Charlie Kirk was a great man, and a great man deserves honor, not lies.”