In remarks reported by multiple outlets, comedian and commentator Bill Maher discusses Charlie Kirk, who is described in the coverage as having been murdered. Maher says he was able to speak with Kirk before his death and that he is glad he did. He argues that the media “mischaracterized” what Kirk believed. Maher states that he “liked [Kirk] as a person” and adds that he does not consider Kirk to be “a monster.” The reports present Maher’s criticism as directed at mainstream media portrayals of Kirk, rather than as a direct rebuttal of specific claims within individual articles. Both sources characterize Maher’s position as emphasizing personal familiarity with Kirk and suggesting that public reporting does not accurately reflect his views. While the outlets differ in phrasing, they agree on the core points: Maher comments on having spoken with Kirk before his death, criticizes media coverage as misleading about Kirk’s beliefs, and describes his personal view of Kirk as someone he liked and does not portray as monstrous.