Right-wing podcaster Candace Owens has thrown a wild new conspiracy theory into the spotlight, accusing former President Donald Trump and his team of orchestrating the assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk. Owens went viral with a jaw-dropping video posted Wednesday, stirring chaos online.
Owens Links Holiday Tribute to Government ‘Hit’
Owens, once a friend of Kirk, claimed the conservative activist poured his life into Trump and politics—only to get the cold shoulder after his death.
“So here’s a holiday. What is with them giving them a holiday after they kill them? As soon as they give you a holiday, they definitely killed you. There’s no question, they killed you.”
She bizarrely insists that naming a national day and lowering flags isn’t honour—it’s a “Fed signature” marking a political murder. “It’s how they sign off after they murder you, so like holiday and a boulevard… Charlie Kirk Boulevard is not gonna be on the nice side of town.”
The Facts: Kirk’s Murder and Aftermath
- Charlie Kirk was fatally shot on 10 September during a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University.
- Tyler Robinson, 22, is charged with aggravated murder and other serious offences; prosecutors seek the death penalty.
- The FBI found zero evidence linking Trump or political figures to Kirk’s assassination.
- A Senate resolution named 14 October – Kirk’s birthday – a National Day of Remembrance; Trump ordered flags at half-staff on 14 September.
- Kirk’s widow, Erika, received the Presidential Medal of Freedom at the White House and now leads Turning Point USA.
Owens’ Conspiracies Spiral
This latest theory is just the tip of the iceberg. Owens has also:
- Claimed she was purposely excluded from speaking at Kirk’s massive memorial, alleging White House control.
- Accused billionaire Bill Ackman of staging an “intervention” for Kirk and claimed Israeli PM Netanyahu called Kirk before his death—both denied.
- Blamed former Utah gubernatorial candidate Phil Lyman for the murder, sparking a forceful denial from Governor Spencer Cox.
- Vowed to flout a court gag order, promising to spill explosive “secrets” about betrayal in Kirk’s death.
Owens on social media: “Don’t worry about the gag order in the Charlie Kirk case. I plan to violate it on the world’s behalf. The things I’ve discovered this past week are enough to burn the house down. Yes, Charlie was betrayed. By everyone.”
Official Response and Fallout
The White House has remained silent on Owens’ explosive claims. Conservative figures and Republicans sharply condemned her for spreading unfounded and dangerous conspiracy theories. The Anti-Defamation League notes a rise in antisemitic theories falsely linking Israeli intelligence to Kirk’s death.
Tyler Robinson allegedly confessed the shooting on Discord, blaming Kirk’s “hate.” FBI Director Kash Patel revealed investigations into associates linked to Robinson’s online accounts are ongoing, with more than 20 people under scrutiny.
Robinson remains jailed without bail, set for court on 29 September.
Kirk’s Legacy Lives On
Charlie Kirk built Turning Point USA into a powerhouse of conservative youth activism. His memorial at the Arizona Cardinals’ State Farm Stadium drew over 60,000 mourners, with Trump offering a heartfelt eulogy supporting Kirk’s grieving widow.
