Candace Owens Levels New Allegations Against Turning Point USA Leadership
Conservative commentator Candace Owens has made a series of fresh claims about Turning Point USA and its CEO Erika Kirk, intensifying her scrutiny of the organization's leadership. These allegations come just as Kirk notably skipped a planned public event with US Vice President JD Vance at the University of Georgia, an absence that has fueled further speculation and controversy.
Event Absence and Alleged Threats
The group had actively promoted the event online, announcing that both JD Vance and Erika Kirk would appear together. This would have marked their second joint public appearance following a previous event at the University of Arkansas that garnered significant online attention. However, Erika Kirk did not attend the Georgia gathering. Vice President Vance addressed her absence, stating that Kirk had received "threats," though no specific details or evidence regarding these threats were provided to the public or media.
Owens' Explosive Claims About Charlie Kirk's Death
Simultaneously, Candace Owens shared new and unverified claims related to the day Charlie Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA and Erika Kirk's late husband, was killed in 2025. On the social media platform X, Owens stated, "the ATF traced a mysterious gun on the morning of September 10th." She further elaborated, "Its manufacturer reached out to me and it turns out, a TPUSA faith Pastor and friend of Erika Kirk tried to buy his company." It is critical to note that Owens did not provide any concrete proof or documentation to substantiate these serious allegations.
This is not the first instance where Owens has questioned the leadership of Turning Point USA. Previously, she has suggested, without presenting evidence, that the group may have had a role in Charlie Kirk's death, a claim that remains unconfirmed by any official investigation or the organization itself.
The Hologram and Audio Fabrication Theories
In a particularly sensational segment, Candace Owens reiterated one of her most discussed theories. She claimed there may have been a plot involving a "Charlie GPT" or even a hologram designed to support Erika Kirk's ascension to the CEO position after her husband's death.
Owens articulated this theory, stating, "there was a plot to remove Charlie and then to use Charlie GPT to convince the world that it was... Charlie's dying wish for his wife to replace him." She added, "they thought OK well people are not gonna believe that so we're gonna have to have something that convinces them that this is actually what Charlie wanted."
Furthermore, Owens alleged that donors contacted her regarding an audio clip. She claimed these donors, who were present at an Aspen event, told her that a recording where Charlie Kirk allegedly voiced support for Erika Kirk's leadership was "completely faked." They insisted that Charlie Kirk never made such a statement, according to Owens' account.
Additional Unsubstantiated Allegations
Owens also made a separate, vague claim about a possible connection between Erika Kirk and commentator Ben Shapiro. She expressed having "a troubling sense of evil" about their relationship but, consistent with her other statements, offered no evidence to support this perception. These various allegations from Owens have not been confirmed by Turning Point USA, Ben Shapiro, or any law enforcement or investigative body.
The situation presents a complex web of claims and counter-narratives surrounding a prominent conservative organization during a period of leadership transition. The absence of Erika Kirk from a high-profile vice-presidential event, coupled with Owens' persistent and unverified allegations, continues to generate significant discussion and uncertainty within political circles.
