Stephen King, the famous author, initially claimed on X (formerly Twitter) that conservative activist Charlie Kirk "advocated stoning gays to death." This comment was made in response to a Fox News host praising Kirk after he was fatally shot in Utah. King referenced remarks Kirk had made in 2024 about biblical scripture, specifically Leviticus, which Kirk cited in a controversial critique of a YouTube star defending LGBTQ+ people. After facing significant backlash, including criticism from political figures like Senator Ted Cruz, King apologized for his statement, saying he misinterpreted the remarks and that Kirk actually demonstrated how some people cherry-pick biblical passages. King deleted the original post and acknowledged the error, emphasizing the importance of fact-checking before commenting on such sensitive topics.