Candace Owens has bizarrely turned her conspiracy theories about Charlie Kirk’s assassination into vicious attacks against his grieving widow, now accusing Erika Kirk of using “BLM tactics” in a shocking display that exposes the toxic infighting plaguing conservative media.
Owens Exploits Tragedy for Content Creation
Candace Owens has weaponized Charlie Kirk’s September assassination into a multi-platform conspiracy circus, advancing outlandish theories that contradict law enforcement findings.
The commentator claims Kirk was shot from below the stage, that his assassin escaped through underground tunnels, and that Israel was somehow involved. These fabricated narratives ignore the clear evidence that Tyler Robinson fired the fatal shot from a building 175 yards away, as charged by authorities.
Owen’s conspiracy content has fueled intense harassment against Erika Kirk, who assumed TPUSA’s CEO role according to Charlie’s previously expressed wishes. The widow reports receiving death threats and accusations of complicity from “vile trolls” energized by Owens’ insinuations. This represents a disturbing pattern for Owens, who recently faced a lawsuit from French President Emmanuel Macron for spreading false claims about his family.
Bizarre “BLM Tactics” Accusation Backfires
The feud escalated when TPUSA planned a livestream to address Owens’ allegations, leading to a dispute over scheduling and format. Owens claimed that TPUSA misrepresented the terms of their invitation and that Erika, as CEO, directed manipulative pressure tactics. She then deployed the inflammatory “BLM tactics” label against the conservative widow and organization, repurposing language typically used to critique leftist activism against fellow conservatives.
This accusation reveals Owens’ desperation to maintain relevance after being systematically “iced out” by TPUSA leadership. Fox News’ Miranda Devine reports that TPUSA insiders describe Owens as “a woman scorned” who was kept at “arm’s length,” not even invited to Kirk’s wedding. With Charlie gone and Erika in charge, Owens has no path to influence within the organization she once claimed as home.
Conservative Leaders Reject Conspiracy Grifting
Mainstream conservative voices have rallied to defend Erika Kirk against Owens’ attacks, recognizing them as exploitative and harmful to the movement. Senator John Fetterman condemned attacks on the widow as “gross and dehumanizing,” while Fox News columnists characterize Owens’ behavior as that of a “grifter” monetizing tragedy. The backlash demonstrates growing conservative fatigue with conspiracy entrepreneurs who damage real victims’ families for audience engagement.
The controversy exposes dangerous factionalization within conservative media, where influencers increasingly target fellow conservatives with the same destructive tactics once reserved for political opponents. Owens’s willingness to torment a widow who witnessed her husband’s assassination represents a moral boundary that even her supporters struggle to defend. This internal cannibalism threatens to undermine conservative credibility and unity when strong leadership is most needed.
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Miranda Devine: Erika Kirk tormented by vile trolls since Charlie’s assassination
Sen. Fetterman slams attacks on Erika Kirk as ‘disgusting’ amid conspiracy theories