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LonePirate

(14,379 posts)
Sat Sep 13, 2025, 01:34 AM Sep 2025

WTF! Brian Kilmeade says homeless people should be given lethal injections if they refuse assistance




Spencer Hakimian @SpencerHakimian

“Or involuntary lethal injection or something. Just kill them.” - Fox News Host (Brian Kilmeade) during a segment about the homeless population


I don't know what day he said this but it was recent given the chyron. Without a doubt, this is the most repugnant thing said on the air by a Fox News host in a while. If this had been any other network, Kilmeade would have been fired by the end of the commercial break. Appalling to say the least.
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WTF! Brian Kilmeade says homeless people should be given lethal injections if they refuse assistance (Original Post) LonePirate Sep 2025 OP
Bless his heart, like they say in the south. Dave Bowman Sep 2025 #1
What the Bible says... RainCaster Sep 2025 #2
These people are satanists JBTaurus83 Sep 2025 #4
They may not be The Antichrist Seinan Sensei Sep 2025 #12
"cherry pick"... The Bible has all the answers... IF: Norrrm Sep 2025 #37
These so called christians who like to wear their Mtnmama Sep 2025 #16
Some of them have painting of Jesus actually wearing a cross around his neck! Omnipresent Sep 2025 #28
That's hilarious. Jesus with a cross around his neck. Irish_Dem Sep 2025 #31
Only slightly less bad then RandomNumbers Sep 2025 #41
Jesus wrapped in the US flag, wearing a cross, holding a Bible. Irish_Dem Sep 2025 #42
Just another step JBTaurus83 Sep 2025 #3
Read somewhere that the cost of Trump's B.See Sep 2025 #5
They don't want to fix problems JBTaurus83 Sep 2025 #8
Real men torture and kill people. They don't give them food and shelter. Irish_Dem Sep 2025 #33
I would suggest the same for Kilmeade. roamer65 Sep 2025 #6
mmm! gamey and tough! ret5hd Sep 2025 #26
just curious what Jesus would have thought of that idea Skittles Sep 2025 #7
SO infuriating. Abolishinist Sep 2025 #9
Holy shit! mahina Sep 2025 #10
Pure evil Grim Chieftain Sep 2025 #11
Where ... littlemissmartypants Sep 2025 #13
Kilmeade said that September 10. Media Matters article with video: highplainsdem Sep 2025 #14
Aren't we supposed to respectfully debate his position? Mosby Sep 2025 #15
Yes killing homeless people and grinding them into food is a legitimate issue we should discuss. Irish_Dem Sep 2025 #35
But it's the "radical leftists" who engage in violent rhetoric that makes nice white boys shoot other nice white boys. Crunchy Frog Sep 2025 #17
I wonder where he got the idea from... mwooldri Sep 2025 #18
"Just kill them"? Cne99999 Sep 2025 #19
And yet Matthew Dowd had to be fired from MSNBC for saying something true about Saint Charlie. Crunchy Frog Sep 2025 #20
Next up: Lethal injections for POC live love laugh Sep 2025 #21
you could call it a Final Solution eShirl Sep 2025 #22
Kick dalton99a Sep 2025 #23
Decided to inquire with AI about the legitimacy since it is SO over-the-top. Answer is: Maybe Real AZJonnie Sep 2025 #24
i wouldnt ask ai in the 1st place. mopinko Sep 2025 #25
Because it's good at finding things like transcripts, news articles, and reporting about things you ask it to? AZJonnie Sep 2025 #49
dude the video is right there WhiskeyGrinder Sep 2025 #29
Who ya gonna believe, AI or your own lying eyes and ears? BWdem4life Sep 2025 #46
A few reasons AZJonnie Sep 2025 #48
"As of now, the quote cannot be fully verified as real or fake with the evidence currently available" sarisataka Sep 2025 #47
KARMA OC375 Sep 2025 #27
More hate speech from the right-wing. Emile Sep 2025 #30
Advocate for extermination and chelsea0011 Sep 2025 #32
involuntary lethal injection?? bucolic_frolic Sep 2025 #34
Brian Kill-meade, against vaccine injections, but okey-dokey with forced injections to kill the homeless. RedWhiteBlueIsRacist Sep 2025 #36
So then, being homeless is a capital offense. Wednesdays Sep 2025 #38
And then the mentally/physically infirm, gypsies, Jews, wrong political party members, wrong version of Christianity., Norrrm Sep 2025 #39
Kilmeade is a sociopath. GoCubsGo Sep 2025 #40
Hateful human Clouds Passing Sep 2025 #43
Fux hires subhumans. spanone Sep 2025 #44
We have progressed to the "Final Solution" phase of our fascist takeover. Midnight Writer Sep 2025 #45

RainCaster

(13,883 posts)
2. What the Bible says...
Sat Sep 13, 2025, 01:43 AM
Sep 2025

Matthew 25:41-46 (NIV)
“Then he will say to those on his left, ‘Depart from me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels. For I was hungry and you gave me nothing to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me nothing to drink, I was a stranger and you did not invite me in, I needed clothes and you did not clothe me, I was sick and in prison and you did not look after me.’
“They also will answer, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or needing clothes or sick or in prison, and did not help you?’
“He will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did not do for one of the least of these, you did not do for me.’
“Then they will go away to eternal punishment, but the righteous to eternal life. ”

JBTaurus83

(1,666 posts)
4. These people are satanists
Sat Sep 13, 2025, 01:52 AM
Sep 2025

In the sense that they reject the New Testament. They cherry pick anything to justify hate and misery.

Norrrm

(5,549 posts)
37. "cherry pick"... The Bible has all the answers... IF:
Sat Sep 13, 2025, 10:24 AM
Sep 2025

The Bible has all the answers... IF:
you cherry-pick the parts you like.
you reinterpret the parts that are inconvenient.
you ignore the parts you don't like.

Mtnmama

(166 posts)
16. These so called christians who like to wear their
Sat Sep 13, 2025, 03:32 AM
Sep 2025

Religion on their sleeve for everyone to see in reality know nothing about the true meaning of Christ's teachings.

Irish_Dem

(82,256 posts)
42. Jesus wrapped in the US flag, wearing a cross, holding a Bible.
Sat Sep 13, 2025, 10:48 AM
Sep 2025

Historically 100% accurate.

JBTaurus83

(1,666 posts)
3. Just another step
Sat Sep 13, 2025, 01:50 AM
Sep 2025

Into fascism. Remember, these are the people who want to force women to give birth.

B.See

(8,824 posts)
5. Read somewhere that the cost of Trump's
Sat Sep 13, 2025, 01:54 AM
Sep 2025

DC OCCUPATION could've provided housing for every homeless person there. But leave it to MAGAS to always come up with a more NAZIFIED "solution."

JBTaurus83

(1,666 posts)
8. They don't want to fix problems
Sat Sep 13, 2025, 02:09 AM
Sep 2025

They want to make them worse and create them. That’s how they create panic and fear, which they then use to control.

Abolishinist

(3,050 posts)
9. SO infuriating.
Sat Sep 13, 2025, 02:10 AM
Sep 2025

Kilmesomehomeless gets by with this, yet Matthew Dowd is axed for much ado about not much.

littlemissmartypants

(34,320 posts)
13. Where ...
Sat Sep 13, 2025, 02:51 AM
Sep 2025

The f are those "billions" for mental health? Show us the money. So many lies in such a short soundbite. There's a special limited population that may deserve lethal injection but it ain't the homeless, you bescumbering grifers.

 

Mosby

(19,491 posts)
15. Aren't we supposed to respectfully debate his position?
Sat Sep 13, 2025, 03:22 AM
Sep 2025

No idea is too vile or malicious to discuss. This was Kirk's cynical and deceptive approach that is being lauded by far too many. He made outrageous statements that didn't deserve to be considered in any serious way, just like with this. Kilmeade needs to be asked why he would even consider such a repulsive "solution".

Irish_Dem

(82,256 posts)
35. Yes killing homeless people and grinding them into food is a legitimate issue we should discuss.
Sat Sep 13, 2025, 09:36 AM
Sep 2025

In a respectful kind way discuss the pros and cons of this MAGA proposal.

Crunchy Frog

(28,299 posts)
17. But it's the "radical leftists" who engage in violent rhetoric that makes nice white boys shoot other nice white boys.
Sat Sep 13, 2025, 03:35 AM
Sep 2025

mwooldri

(10,826 posts)
18. I wonder where he got the idea from...
Sat Sep 13, 2025, 03:43 AM
Sep 2025


Must be pointed out that this was guerrilla advertising, and certainly not the policy of the UK conservative party. But you got to wonder....

Crunchy Frog

(28,299 posts)
20. And yet Matthew Dowd had to be fired from MSNBC for saying something true about Saint Charlie.
Sat Sep 13, 2025, 03:48 AM
Sep 2025

eShirl

(20,420 posts)
22. you could call it a Final Solution
Sat Sep 13, 2025, 04:34 AM
Sep 2025

good thing we don't have concentration camps in this country...

AZJonnie

(3,997 posts)
24. Decided to inquire with AI about the legitimacy since it is SO over-the-top. Answer is: Maybe Real
Sat Sep 13, 2025, 05:23 AM
Sep 2025
There are numerous viral posts, social media clips, and discussion threads claiming that Fox News host Brian Kilmeade said of the homeless population: “Or involuntary lethal injection or something. Just kill them.” during a recent segment. However, there are reasons for caution:

Multiple Instagram and Reddit posts strongly claim Kilmeade made these remarks, and several claim there’s video/audio evidence and direct quotes. However, these accounts are all secondhand and often lack direct, unedited footage.

Some sources (like Media Matters and Threads) assert it was a "direct quote" but mainstream news outlets and Fox News itself have not acknowledged or reported this in official transcripts or press releases as of now.

There is skepticism even within social media, with some commenters noting the lack of major news verification or viral news coverage despite the severity of the quote.

Conclusion:
While there is substantial viral attention and many posts asserting Kilmeade made this statement, there is a lack of independent, major news verification or official transcript evidence outside of heavily opinionated or re-shared social posts. This leaves a real possibility that the quote could be:

Real but under-reported (early-morning, rapidly overshadowed news day)

Out-of-context/edited/manipulated, as sometimes occurs with sensational viral clips

Fabricated or AI-generated and then spread through social channels without due diligence

If you want to be sure, always verify by seeking out the original, uncut segment or a reputable news outlet's transcript before believing or sharing a quote of this severity. As of now, the quote cannot be fully verified as real or fake with the evidence currently available


Not at all saying this is definitely fake, but I would share it with disclaimers if it were me

mopinko

(73,909 posts)
25. i wouldnt ask ai in the 1st place.
Sat Sep 13, 2025, 09:07 AM
Sep 2025

classic example of how the slop that is the internet gets sloppier through ai.

AZJonnie

(3,997 posts)
49. Because it's good at finding things like transcripts, news articles, and reporting about things you ask it to?
Sat Sep 13, 2025, 02:33 PM
Sep 2025

I used it with the intent of finding out the level of certainty with which I can make posts on other social media expressing my absolute outrage over it. Then I thought "you know I really don't want to be wrong on this, let's see if I can find any reporting in any articles, or a prominent Democrat commenting on it" and then thought you know, AI is usually pretty good at that kind of thing.

I mean I was PISSED and I was going to post a pretty extreme dressing down, full of extremely harsh words for 'the right'.

I understand a lot of the AI hate, but there's certain things it's really pretty good at doing

AZJonnie

(3,997 posts)
48. A few reasons
Sat Sep 13, 2025, 02:21 PM
Sep 2025

1) Videos can be faked/edited, esp. with AI
2) It's really over the top, even for Kilmeade
3) Lack of any reporting (or statement about it from prominent Democrats) of something so outrageous other than on social media

Again, I'm *not* saying it's false (in fact I think it's unlikely) but unfortunately in this day and age, not even video can be 100% trusted outright.

sarisataka

(22,818 posts)
47. "As of now, the quote cannot be fully verified as real or fake with the evidence currently available"
Sat Sep 13, 2025, 12:36 PM
Sep 2025

I watched the video and heard the words. Is that adequate evidence?
It is for me.

bucolic_frolic

(55,771 posts)
34. involuntary lethal injection??
Sat Sep 13, 2025, 09:30 AM
Sep 2025

sort of like rat poison, or exterminating cockroaches. very revealing of what's going on in his brain and how he views the less fortunate.

RedWhiteBlueIsRacist

(2,232 posts)
36. Brian Kill-meade, against vaccine injections, but okey-dokey with forced injections to kill the homeless.
Sat Sep 13, 2025, 09:40 AM
Sep 2025

He doesn't think the Government can mandate vaccine shots to save lives, but no prob with the Government injecting death in a vain!

Norrrm

(5,549 posts)
39. And then the mentally/physically infirm, gypsies, Jews, wrong political party members, wrong version of Christianity.,
Sat Sep 13, 2025, 10:40 AM
Sep 2025

And then the mentally/physically infirm, gypsies, Jews, wrong political party members, wrong version of Christianity, others as determined.

Why, you could even build large camps to conduct mass killings for efficiency.

??? It's been done.

GoCubsGo

(34,994 posts)
40. Kilmeade is a sociopath.
Sat Sep 13, 2025, 10:44 AM
Sep 2025

Just like everyone else on that propaganda network. Dear Leader has emboldened them. Expect more shit like this in the coming days.

Midnight Writer

(25,722 posts)
45. We have progressed to the "Final Solution" phase of our fascist takeover.
Sat Sep 13, 2025, 11:56 AM
Sep 2025

It took all of 8 months.

Think of where we will be in 3 years.

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