Fact Check: Did Erika Kirk ask Elon Musk to remove Druski's viral skit from X?

Drew 'Druski' Desbordes' skit's video exploded with over 100 million views across social media platforms
Social media posts claimed Erika Kirk asked Elon Musk to remove Druski's viral skit from X (Getty Images)
Social media posts claimed Erika Kirk asked Elon Musk to remove Druski's viral skit from X (Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC: Comedian Drew 'Druski' Desbordes' recent viral skit was 'How Conservative Women in America Act', where he dressed up in heavy makeup, a blonde wig, prosthetics, and full drag to parody TPUSA CEO, Erika Kirk.

The viral video exploded, generating over 100 million views across platforms, such as TikTok, X, and Instagram, in just days, sparking massive backlash from conservatives.

Following this, a rumor circulated online claiming that Erika Kirk asked Elon Musk to take down the satirical video from X. But is there any truth to this? Let us find out below.

Claim: Erika Kirk asked Elon Musk to remove Druski's viral skit from X

X users posted screenshots where Erika Kirk allegedly reached out to Musk and wrote, "@elonmusk take this down. I am not exaggerating when I say this man has now racked up over 150 million views humiliating me, mocking me, and turning me into a global joke while your platform just lets it spread. This is disgusting, defamatory, and degrading. Remove it!"



The viral posts further claimed that the Tesla CEO fired back with a response defending free speech on his platform, saying, "The video has 150M views because people want to watch it. X supports free speech, comedy, parody, and content people choose to engage with. We are not removing lawful content just because it offends someone. That is not how this platform works."

The skit featured exaggerated bits about 'protecting white men/boys', dramatic speeches, and over-the-top mannerisms. The makeup, by Kaylee Kehne-Swisher, was good and so realistic that some AI even mistook Druski for the real person.

Fact Check: False, nothing as such happened

The claim in social media posts is false: Erika Kirk did not ask for the video to be taken down, and Elon Musk did not post any such reply.

Searches of Erika Kirk's and Elon Musk's social media accounts show no posts or replies about demanding the video's removal or Elon responding with anything like "madam just sit back & enjoy the content" or defending the 150M views as "lawful parody."

Multiple independent fact-checks, including community notes on X, have debunked the screenshots as fake. They were created to fuel engagement amid the real backlash to Druski's skit. 

Mrs. Erika Kirk speaks during the memorial service for her husband, political activist Charlie Kirk at State Farm Stadium on September 21, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona. Kirk, the CEO and co-founder of Turning Point USA, was shot and killed on September 10th while speaking at an event during hisErika Kirk speaks during the memorial service for her husband, political activist Charlie Kirk, at State Farm Stadium on September 21, 2025, in Glendale, Arizona (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Moreover, Elon Musk has not publicly commented on the specific skit. The video remains up on X, but the dramatic 'Elon vs Erika' exchange is pure misinformation.

Druski's skit blew up, conservatives pushed back hard due to the sensitivity around Charlie Kirk's death, and fake drama screenshots amplified everything.

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