Fact Check: Did Patrick Mahomes Really Say He Would “Take Care of Charlie Kirk’s Children”?

Claim: A rumor has surfaced that Patrick Mahomes made a post on social media, stating that he would “take care of” the late Charlie Kirk’s children after the political activist and killed on September 10.

The death of Kirk, an incredibly polarizing figure in American politics, has stirred both grief and controversy. Many have since expressed their condolences, including NFL stars who took to social media to share their messages and opinions. Among those, the reported post by Mahomes garnered some attention.

Source of the rumor: One of the first mentions of this post appeared on a YouTube short made by an account operating under the username of Nolan_Prod34. The short depicts a quote, which is attributed to Mahomes. “Rest in peace, my friend, let me take care of your children, America always opens its arms to patriots,” it read.

The short has not been widely circulated. However, some reports picked up the quote from the quote, circulating it further on the internet.

Verdict: Even though some may have found the post by the Kansas City Chiefs star heartwarming, the reality is that this was nothing more than a piece of manufactured content. It was clearly an act to capitalize on the trending news involving Kirk’s name.

In a time where political tensions are seemingly at their highest, something of this nature is as problematic as it is greedy. Unfortunately, a series of inaccurate or bad-faith reports has come out in the wake of Kirk’s killing.

Thankfully, at least one heartfelt message from a member of the Mahomes family proved to be true. Even though the Chiefs’ signal caller has stayed silent on the matter, that hasn’t stopped his wife, Brittany, from sharing her thoughts on the increasing amount of hate that continues to plague American politics.

Much like the rest of America, the sports world has done its best to pay homage to Kirk.