Stephen King made a controversial statement on social media shortly after Charlie Kirk's assassination, claiming that Kirk "advocated stoning gays to death." This comment was made in response to a Fox News host's description of Kirk as a patriot and not a polarizing figure. King's statement sparked significant backlash, with critics, including Texas Senator Ted Cruz, calling King a "horrible, evil, twisted liar." King eventually deleted the original post and issued multiple apologies, stating he was wrong, had not fact-checked properly, and that Kirk did not advocate such actions. King clarified that Kirk's actual stance was more about how some people selectively interpret Biblical passages. King's apologies emphasized his mistake and expressed regret for the remarks made about Kirk.
