Charlie Kirk referred to George Floyd as a "scumbag" in a 2021 speech in Mankato, Minnesota, expressing that Floyd was unworthy of the national attention his death received. Kirk claimed without evidence that Floyd's death was caused by an overdose, not police action. He denied that Floyd died because of the police and instead attributed it largely to drug overdose. Kirk's comments were part of a broader pattern of dismissive and critical remarks about race-related issues and movements like Black Lives Matter. He was known for denying systemic racism and criticizing racial justice efforts.
