Archive · 15 Sep 2025
Fox Host Apologizes for Lethal Injection Comment
On Fox & Friends, Brian Kilmeade discussed public spending and homelessness programs, then made a comment on Wednesday about executing mentally ill homeless people.
During the discussion, he suggested lethal injection for those who refuse treatment.
This statement received criticism.
Kilmeade apologized on Sunday, admitting his comment was callous.
The original discussion was about a murder case where a homeless man with mental illness was charged.
The remarks sparked debate about treatment of the mentally ill.
Brian Kilmeade made a comment suggesting lethal injection for mentally ill homeless people.
The comment was made on Wednesday during Fox & Friends.
The comment occurred during a segment about a murder case in North Carolina.
Kilmeade apologized for his remark on Sunday.
The comment drew condemnation from advocates for the homeless.
- Who
- Brian Kilmeade
- What
- Kilmeade apologized for suggesting lethal injection for homeless people with mental illness.
- When
- Wednesday comment, Sunday apology
- Where
- Fox & Friends
- Why
- After making a controversial statement about lethal injection.
Critics' Perspective
Kilmeade's Perspective
Treatment of the Mentally Ill
Critics' Perspective
Critics viewed the remark as dehumanizing and devoid of humanity.
Kilmeade's Perspective
Kilmeade has not provided further comment beyond the apology.
- People Involved
- Brian Kilmeade, Lawrence Jones, Ainsley Earhardt
- Show
- Fox & Friends
- Comment
- Lethal Injection for homeless
- Date of Comment
- Wednesday
- Date of Apology
- Sunday
- Incident Discussed
- Murder in Charlotte
Sources
'Just Kill 'Em': Fox Host Brian Kilmeade Faces Backlash Over Remark On Homeless People
Fox News’ Brian Kilmeade Apologizes For “Just Kill Them” Comments About Mentally Ill Homeless People
Fox & Friends host apologizes for saying mentally ill homeless people should be killed
