Charlie Kirk Called Simone Biles a “Sociopath” in 2021 | Why It Still Hurts Today - video Dailymotion

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00:00Today's video revisits a moment that sparked outraged reflection and a deeper conversation

00:09about mental health and public pressure. In 2022, conservative commentator Charlie

00:19Kirk made harsh remarks about Olympic gymnast Simone Biles calling her a sociopath and shame

00:28to the country. During the Tokyo Olympics in July 2021, Simone Biles withdrew from several

00:35events citing mental health struggles and a condition known as the Tristice, a dangerous

00:43loss of spatial awareness mid-air. Charlie Kirk responded with a scathing rant on his show,

00:53saying she is also very selfish, she is immature and she is ashamed to the country. He even called

01:00her sociopath despite acknowledging her athletic greatness. His comments ignited a firestorm

01:09with many accusing him of lacking empathy and misunderstanding the gravity of mental health

01:15in elite sports. Simone did not respond directly to Kirk, but she spoke openly about the struggle.

01:25I remember watching that moment and feeling a mix of heartbreak and admiration. Simone wasn't just

01:31stepping back, she was standing up. Charlie Kirk's words felt cruel, especially coming from someone

01:39outside the spot. So, if you've ever felt pressure to perform while struggling inside, you are not alone.

01:47Let Simone's story be a reminder. So, that's all.

01:55Thanks for watching and we'll see you in the next video. Goodbye.