A war of words ensued on X, after sports commentator Jason Whitlock called out former ESPN host Jemele Hill for calling the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk, a “white supremacist,” following his tragic death.
The episode began after a video Hill posted where she expressed how Kirk’s commentaries and beliefs were being framed, as they simply weren’t a difference in opinion.
“I’m tired of white supremacist beliefs being considered a difference of opinion. I’m really sick of that!,” she stated.
“As I’m paying attention to how people are talking about and memorializing Charlie Kirk, I’m insulted by the fact that they think his beliefs are just about a difference of opinion. I can live with a difference of opinion,” Hill explained
She also emphasized that Kirk promoted the idea of denying someone equal treatment because they are Black which was unacceptable and immediately needed to be challenged.
Jason Whitlock’s response was directly about Hill’s scathing attack on Kirk’s character, as she couldn’t compete will Kirk’s arguments intellectually, calling it a mental illness.
“Jemele’s argument boils down to: I couldn’t intellectually compete with Charlie Kirk’s idea and that made me “feel” inferior to him, so I think he’s racist. She never deals with what he actually argued. She dealt with how his arguments made her feel,” Whitlock wrote on X
“She does this in front of gym-shoe collection while wearing a horse’s skirt weaved into her head. Mental illness,” he added.
Jemele’s arguement boils down to: I couldn’t intellectually compete with Charlie Kirk’s idea and that made me “feel” inferior to him, so I think he’s racist. She never deals with what he actually argued. She dealt with how his arguments made her feel. She does this in front of… https://t.co/LIkoHiGKrR
— Jason Whitlock (@WhitlockJason) September 13, 2025
Kirk, 31-year-old political activist, was shot and killed on September 10, 2025, while hosting a public speaking event at Utah Valley University as part of his American Comeback Tour. The bullet struck Kirk in the neck. He was taken to a local hospital, but did not survive.
NFL Community Mourns The Tragic Death Of Charlie Kirk
The NFL world is grieving the shocking passing of Charlie Kirk. Ladd McConkey, the wide receiver from the Los Angeles Chargers, was one of the first to share his condolences on his Instagram story.
“Speechless…Prayers for his family,” shared McConkey.
Tim Tebow, the former Broncos quarterback, also shared a very strong message on X after Kirk’s tragic death.
“I’m shocked and devastated to learn about the passing of Charlie Kirk,” Tebow wrote on X.
“Above all else, Charlie was a follower of Jesus, a husband, and a dad. He was a man of passion, courage, and devotion to making an eternal impact,” he further elaborated.
I’m shocked and devastated to learn about the passing of Charlie Kirk.
Above all else, Charlie was a follower of Jesus, a husband, and a dad. He was a man of passion, courage, and devotion to making an eternal impact.
Demi and I are praying for Erika, his two children, and…
— Tim Tebow (@TimTebow) September 11, 2025
Giants rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart, who was selected in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, shared a tribute as well. Dart reposted an image of Kirk to his Instagram story. He also sent out prayers for Kirk and his family.
“May god watch over him and his family!” Dart captioned his story.
Meanwhile, the NFL league office and a number of teams have debated this week how to memorialize Kirk leading up to the Week 2 schedule.
Eventually, the NFL decided to observe a moment of remembrance prior to Thursday Night Football in the first game after his murder, while leaving the decision about other remembrances in the hands of the other 15 host teams in Week 2.
Read more:
- Jaxson Dart Shares Message as Charlie Kirk Passes Away During Utah Campus Shooting
- Cavinder Twins, Lane Kiffin, Pat McAfee and More Mourn Charlie Kirk’s Tragic Death at 31
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