Erika Kirk, widow of slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk, announced on Sunday night that she will hold a private meeting on Monday with far-right commentator Candace Owens. Owens, a former Turning Point USA staffer, has promoted multiple conspiracy theories about Kirk's death in September.
The announcement led TPUSA to cancel a planned livestream where the organization intended to debunk Owens' claims. In a tweet, Kirk stated: “Candace Owens and I are meeting for a private, in-person discussion on Monday, December 15. @RealCandaceO and I have agreed that public discussions, livestreams, and tweets are on hold until after this meeting.” Owens replied that she was “very much looking forward to this discussion.”
Owens has alleged that Charlie Kirk was assassinated by a pro-Israel figure with help from TPUSA and the US military. She also claimed Kirk was “betrayed by the leadership of Turning Point USA” and questioned the group's finances. The Treasury Department later confirmed TPUSA was not under IRS investigation.
TPUSA had challenged Owens to a public debate at its AmeriFest conference, but she declined due to scheduling conflicts. The organization then planned a fact-checking livestream, which was cancelled after Kirk's announcement of the private meeting.
Erika Kirk previously urged Owens to stop targeting her family and TPUSA, saying on Fox News: “When you go after my family, my Turning Point USA family… stop.” Owens responded by dismissing Kirk's television appearances and insisting “something weird happened that day.”
