Candace Owens, the conservative commentator, has recently brought to light personal details regarding the late Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA (TPUSA). In a series of social media posts and on her show, Owens suggested that Kirk was romantically interested in another woman prior to his marriage to Erika Kirk. This revelation comes amid ongoing tensions following Kirk's untimely death at a campus event on September 10 at Utah Valley University in Provo, Utah.
Charlie and Erika Kirk were married in 2021. Since Kirk's assassination, his widow has been at the center of scrutiny and faced a barrage of allegations. Online speculation has questioned the sincerity of Erika's public mourning, with some suggesting that she might be benefiting from her late husband's death.
Owens has been a vocal figure in discussing the circumstances surrounding Kirk's murder. She has raised theories involving potential involvement by foreign governments or even the U.S. military. On an episode of "The Candace Owens Show," Owens recounted her close friendship with Kirk, describing how she played the role of his "wing-woman" during dates. She shared text message exchanges with Kirk, reflecting on the times he sought her advice on his dating life.
The text messages included an instance where Kirk sent Owens a picture of himself questioning whether he needed to change his attire before a date. Owens advised him to change and jokingly suggested he discard the shirt altogether. She reminisced about these exchanges with fondness and noted that Kirk did not date many people but seemed to have significant feelings for a woman he knew before marrying Erika.
Owens' narrative has been perceived by some as a veiled critique of Erika Kirk. In response to the ongoing controversy and personal attacks, Erika Kirk spoke out in a recent interview with Fox News. She condemned those who have been exploiting her husband's death for financial gain and targeting her family and the broader TPUSA community.
Erika's impassioned statement on Fox News, where she defended her family and condemned the baseless conspiracies, resonated with viewers, leading to a notable reaction from the show's anchor. The clip was shared by Benny Johnson on Twitter, showcasing Erika's strong rebuke of the accusations levied against her and those close to her late husband.
The unfolding drama surrounding Charlie Kirk's past and Erika Kirk's defense against the allegations has reignited discussions about the intersection of personal lives and public discourse, especially in the context of tragedy and political activism.
