Erika Kirk, the widow of slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk, announced on Sunday that she will hold a private meeting on Monday with Candace Owens, a former Turning Point USA (TPUSA) staffer who has promoted conspiracy theories about Kirk's death. The meeting comes after TPUSA cancelled a planned livestream intended to debunk Owens' claims.
Owens has alleged that Charlie Kirk was assassinated by a pro-Israel figure with help from TPUSA associates and the US military. She also claimed Kirk was on the verge of changing his views on Israel before his death, a assertion denied by his allies. Tyler Robinson, 22, has been charged with the murder.
Erika Kirk tweeted: 'Candace Owens and I are meeting for a private, in-person discussion on Monday, December 15. Public discussions, livestreams, and tweets are on hold until after this meeting.' Owens replied that she was 'very much looking forward to this discussion.'
TPUSA had challenged Owens to a livestream debate, which she declined due to scheduling. The organisation then planned to hold the event without her, but cancelled it after Erika Kirk's announcement.
In recent weeks, Erika Kirk has publicly denounced Owens' theories, saying on Fox News: 'When you go after my family... stop.' Owens responded by criticising Kirk's media appearances and insisting 'something weird happened' on the day of the assassination.
