Rosie O’Donnell Repeats Debunked Smear on Charlie Kirk That Even Stephen King Walked Back

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Rosie O’Donnell often sparks debate with her views on Donald Trump and conservatives. However, her recent online actions have drawn criticism for spreading misinformation. Shortly after the tragic death of Charlie Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA, O’Donnell shared a false and highly inflammatory claim. Even the person who originally posted it, horror writer Stephen King, admitted it was untrue and apologized.

The Origins of the Smear

The claim that Charlie Kirk supports the death penalty for gay people, originally spread by Rosie O’Donnell, started with a post by Stephen King on September 12, 2025. King said Kirk had advocated for stoning gay people, and the accusation quickly went viral. However, fact-checkers and others soon clarified that King had misinterpreted Kirk’s actual statement.

King ultimately admitted his error, deleted the post, and issued a public apology.

That should have been the end of the story. But Rosie O’Donnell decided otherwise.

Rosie Doubles Down

Rosie O’Donnell shared a meme on Instagram claiming that Charlie Kirk had supported the death penalty for gay people, writing, “He did say it… unfortunately,” rather than clarifying the situation.

By repeating this, O’Donnell shared a falsehood that Martin Luther King Jr. had already taken back. She went even further, with other posts claiming Kirk was against women, children, and the environment, and even making a harmful accusation about his stance on gender identity.

The attacks are especially upsetting given when they happened. Instead of offering condolences and allowing people to mourn, O’Donnell responded by making unfounded accusations and escalating the situation.

What Kirk Actually Said

This misunderstanding started when Kirk responded to someone on the left who was using the Bible to support Pride events. Kirk countered by noting that the same Biblical text also includes rules about stoning people. He wasn’t arguing in favor of stoning, but rather highlighting what he saw as the inconsistency of selectively using scripture to fit a political agenda.

Looking back, I realize what Stephen King initially thought was a call for violence was actually a clever rhetorical point from Kirk. He wasn’t suggesting anyone *should* be punished, just making an argument about how people cherry-pick information – something King himself later acknowledged he’d misinterpreted.

Why This Matters

The shocking death of Charlie Kirk has deeply impacted American politics. It’s a time for us to come together, think critically, and condemn political violence. However, some individuals, like Rosie O’Donnell, are unfortunately using this tragedy to spread misinformation and attack Kirk’s character.

Even Stephen King, known for often criticizing conservatives, admitted he went too far and apologized. Rosie O’Donnell hasn’t done the same. By continuing to spread false information, she’s contributing to the country’s divisions and dishonoring the memory of someone who died in a politically motivated attack.

The Bottom Line

Claims that Charlie Kirk supported stoning gay people are untrue. Stephen King initially spread this false information but later apologized. However, Rosie O’Donnell continues to repeat this debunked claim without acknowledging it’s false.

When Americans need leaders to be honest and accountable, Rosie O’Donnell has fallen short.

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2025-09-15 15:58