Was Charlie Kirk a Racist? The Real Focus on Standards, Not Hate
By Juan Fermin, nosocialism.com
Published: September 14, 2025
Once again, we see the mainstream media and their echo chambers relentlessly attacking Charlie Kirk, the late founder of Turning Point USA, for statements like his "moronic Black woman" remark or his questions about the competence of pilots and other professionals. These critics are missing the point entirely. Kirk wasn’t talking about race or "hating" Black people. His focus was on how affirmative action programs—such as those affecting the Secret Service—have lowered standards to meet quotas for Black individuals, women, or even members of the LGBT community. This isn’t about prejudice; it’s about merit.
Take his stance on transgender issues. Kirk’s main concern was advocating for a common-sense approach, arguing against automatically approving life-altering surgeries for 14-year-olds based solely on their word, especially given evidence that many later reconsider their decisions as adults. Again, this wasn’t about "hating" a group—it was about protecting young people from irreversible choices without proper reflection.
A perfect case in point is Boeing’s decision to hire engineers at a 50/50 gender ratio. Since the vast majority of engineers are men and only a tiny percentage of women rank at the top of their class, the company had to lower its hiring bar to meet this quota. The result? Boeing now faces more quality issues than ever—witness their space program’s struggle to keep pace with SpaceX and the troubling defects in recent plane designs. This is the kind of outcome Kirk warned about: prioritizing diversity over excellence erodes standards.
If Charlie Kirk truly hated Black people, as the mainstream media portrays, why did he have so many followers and speakers on his tours who were Black, Hispanic, Asian, and even members of the LGBT community? The reason is simple: they realized he didn’t hate anyone. He cared about everyone and wanted everyone to succeed—based on merit, not mandated quotas. His message resonated because it was about lifting standards for all, not tearing down any group.