Insiders have alleged that broadcaster Candace Owens' campaign of conspiracy theories targeting Erika Kirk is motivated by personal jealousy, specifically her exclusion from Charlie Kirk's wedding. Sources describe Owens' actions following Kirk's assassination as 'sadistic and dangerous'.
A Friendship Fractured and a Wedding Snub
Owens served as the communications director for Turning Point USA (TPUSA) from 2017 until 2019, working closely with its founder, Charlie Kirk. A source close to the organisation's leadership told the New York Post that Kirk ultimately pushed her out in 2019 because 'she was going a little bit nuts,' though he reportedly tried to maintain the friendship via text.
The dynamic shifted when Charlie Kirk began dating Erika in 2018. Insiders claim Owens felt 'usurped' by the new relationship. The perceived slight culminated in 2021 when Owens was not invited to Charlie and Erika's wedding. 'That was really telling,' a source stated.
Exploiting a Tragedy and Facing Repercussions
Following Charlie Kirk's murder on September 10th at Utah Valley University – for which Tyler Robinson is in custody awaiting trial – Owens promoted baseless conspiracy theories. She falsely alleged foreign governments, including Israel, and Erika Kirk herself were involved in the TPUSA leader's death.
This strategy has reportedly helped Owens amass millions of viewers on her YouTube livestream. However, an insider claims her true motive is to 'destroy Charlie’s legacy and the organisation he built' in retaliation for her ousting from TPUSA.
Owens is also confronting significant legal jeopardy. She faces a defamation lawsuit from Bridgette Macron, who filed a 220-page complaint in July alleging a 'campaign of global humiliation'. A source warned that if successful, the lawsuit could leave Owens in 'serious financial difficulty'.
Internal Tensions and a Tense Reconciliation
Further allegations have emerged about Owens' professional conduct. Sources claim she was 'loathed' by staff during her tenure at the Daily Wire, with one incident alleging she threw her car keys at a producer demanding they park her car in her first week. She also allegedly made demands for a large studio and dedicated research staff.
In the wake of Kirk's death, Owens and Erika Kirk held a closed-door meeting on Monday to ease tensions. Owens described it on X as 'highly productive', stating they agreed on more than anticipated, shared intelligence, and clarified intent. A spokesperson for Owens dismissed all allegations against her as 'baseless, but very funny'. A Turning Point USA spokesperson declined to comment.
