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Kittle Denies Fake Charlie Kirk Quote as Facebook Pulls Page Behind Viral Post

An investigation traced the viral hoax to a network of sports pages funneling clicks to a still-active scam site.

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A Charlie Kirk remembrance on the scoreboard of the game between the Tennessee Titans and Los Angeles Rams at Nissan Stadium on Sept. 14, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Overview

  • George Kittle labeled a viral Facebook quote about Charlie Kirk as fabricated, saying he spoke up after receiving abusive messages.
  • Claire Kittle also called the quote fake and urged people to verify posts before attacking her husband online.
  • Meta removed the 49ers-themed Red And Gold Legacy page after an inquiry, with a spokesperson confirming it violated platform rules.
  • SFGATE identified dozens of similar team-branded Facebook pages pushing made-up stories that drive traffic to a monetized WordPress site.
  • The network’s posts have ranged from the false Kittle quote to bogus claims involving other NFL figures, exploiting attention around league tributes following Kirk’s death.