Charlie Kirk was killed, and fake news on social media started going crazy.
Mere days after the conservative influencer was gunned down with a single shot to the neck, misinformation started to spread like wildfire on one social media site.
Many athletes have found themselves going viral regarding false rumors of them saying something about Charlie Kirk or donating money to his family.
Houston Texans quarterback CJ Stroud became a victim of this when his name got tied to Kirk.
The viral message said Stroud called Kirk’s death “heartbreaking.”
The post read, “It’s heartbreaking to see America lose such an important voice. My deepest condolences to the family and loved ones. This is not only their loss, but a reminder of the need for us to come together, respect each other, and stand up for the values we share in this country.”
He was not the only one.
Minnesota Vikings star Justin Jefferson found himself in the same situation when a false post claimed he promised to pay all expenses for Charlie Kirk’s children.
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Millions Have Been Raised For Charlie Kirk’s Family
Millions of people have openly honored Charlie Kirk’s life online, while others have used their bank accounts to support him.
Millions in charitable donations have been raised for the family of Kirk since his tragic shooting death.
The New York Post reported last week that more than $4.7 million had been collected for Erika Kirk and her two young children via the platform GiveSendGo through a fundraiser organized by Tucker Carlson’s ALP tobacco company.
“GiveSendGo has always been a place where people can immediately respond to crises. Within hours of Charlie’s tragic death, friends and supporters had set up a campaign. The fact that it took off so quickly shows just how deeply his life impacted people and how urgent the desire was to support his family,” GiveSendGo co-founder and co-CEO Heather Wilson told the outlet.
“What we’re seeing is that people want to respond quickly when tragedy strikes, and crowdfunding has become one of the primary ways they do that.”
Thousands have attended vigils in his honor, and several NFL teams have held moments of silence in his remembrance.
President Donald Trump reportedly will be in attendance at a memorial service that is scheduled next Sunday at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.
