Fact-check: Whoopi Goldberg Sued by Erika Kirk? Viral Claim Examined Amid JD Vance Hug Row
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{ "title": "Fact-check: Whoopi Goldberg Sued by Erika Kirk? Viral Claim Examined Amid JD Vance Hug Row", "article": "A viral claim that Erika Kirk, the CEO of Turning Point USA, is suing Whoopi Goldberg over a hug with JD Vance has sparked widespread online discussion. However, a closer examination reveals that these claims appear to be unfounded. Erika Kirk's husband, Charlie Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA, was tragically shot and killed in September. Following this incident, a series of false claims began circulating on Facebook, suggesting that Erika Kirk was suing Whoopi Goldberg for defamation. According to these claims, Erika Kirk is allegedly suing Goldberg for $90 million or $110 million, depending on the post. However, these figures seem to be exaggerated or entirely fabricated. Some claims even went as far as to suggest that Goldberg had called Kirk a 'Barbie' and a 'T.R.U.M.P puppet,' a claim that has been previously debunked by fact-checking platforms like Snopes. The claims surrounding Erika Kirk's alleged lawsuit against Whoopi Goldberg stem from a controversy surrounding a hug between Kirk and Vice President JD Vance at a Turning Point USA event. While many people deemed the hug improper, there is no official confirmation from Erika Kirk or Turning Point USA about any lawsuit against Whoopi Goldberg. In reality, the claims circulating online appear to be false and intended to deceive. It is essential to verify information through credible sources before sharing it online to prevent the spread of misinformation."
