In a significant development following the tragic assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, Candace Owens, a prominent conservative commentator and former Daily Wire host, met with Erika Kirk, the widow of the late Charlie Kirk and current CEO of Turning Point USA. The meeting took place on Monday at an undisclosed location in Nashville, Tennessee, lasting approximately four and a half hours.
Charlie Kirk was assassinated during a speaking event at Utah Valley University in Provo, Utah, on September 10th. The incident has since been the subject of various conspiracy theories propagated by political figures, including Owens. On social media platforms, Owens' speculations about the involvement of foreign entities in Kirk's assassination have amassed tens of millions of views. Among her claims, Owens suggested a potential role of the Israeli government, referencing Charlie Kirk's criticisms of Israel's actions in Gaza. Additionally, she theorized the possibility of Egyptian government involvement, indicated by specific aircraft tail numbers present at locations close to Turning Point events.
Despite her wide-reaching allegations, Owens did not directly implicate Turning Point in any wrongdoing. However, her comments have led to notable tension between her and Erika Kirk. Erika Kirk, who had recently taken on the role of CEO at Turning Point following her husband's death, publicly addressed the issue. In a Fox News interview, she implored individuals attacking her or the organization to cease their actions, emphasizing the impact on her family and the memory of Charlie Kirk.
The highly anticipated meeting between Owens and Erika Kirk aimed to bridge differences and share information regarding the contentious situation. Both parties expressed that the meeting was productive, with Owens sharing on social media that they found more common ground than expected, though disagreements on certain points persisted. Erika Kirk echoed this sentiment, indicating optimism for future collaboration and expressing eagerness to refocus on her work, particularly with the upcoming AmFest event.
