In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s death, controversial author Stephen King made unfounded accusations on social media, falsely alleging that Kirk had advocated for “stoning gays to death.” The claim, which was swiftly debunked, prompted immediate outrage. King later deleted his post and issued an apology, admitting he failed to verify the statement before sharing it. Prominent figures, including Senator Ted Cruz and Sebastian Gorka, demanded evidence of the allegations, labeling them baseless and calling for a public apology to Kirk’s family. King’s response came after widespread criticism for spreading misinformation without accountability.