Charlie Kirk made controversial comments about slavery, including downplaying its significance and opposing the recognition of Juneteenth. He reportedly called the day commemorating the end of slavery "anti-American Racial Complaining Day" and denied systemic racism tied to the history of slavery in the United States. Politically, he denied the existence of white privilege and systemic racism broadly, reinforcing racially charged rhetoric. He also engaged in discussions defending the Bible's references to slavery by arguing that the Bible regulated, rather than morally supported, ancient slavery practices, and he highlighted the role of Christian abolitionists in ending slavery historically. These views have been widely criticized for dismissing the profound impact and legacy of slavery in America and for promoting racial narratives aligned with white supremacy ideology.
