A public feud between prominent conservative commentators Candace Owens and Laura Loomer has intensified, drawing attention to unresolved questions surrounding the death of Turning Point USA (TPUSA) activist Charlie Kirk. The conflict ignited after Loomer made a sensational claim linking Owens and Tucker Carlson to a coordinated effort against the conservative youth organization.
The Spark: A Podcast Clip and a Christmas Party Allegation
The controversy began when former Fox News host Tucker Carlson shared a clip from a podcast episode featuring commentator Ian Carroll. In the segment, Carroll openly questioned the official investigation into the tragic death of Charlie Kirk, who was shot and killed on September 10 at Utah Valley University. Police later charged Tyler Robinson, presenting evidence they claimed linked him to the crime.
Laura Loomer reacted strongly to Carlson amplifying Carroll's views. She accused Carlson of providing a platform for what she termed "conspiracy theories." Loomer further alleged that Ian Carroll often acts as a proxy for Candace Owens when she is not active online. The accusation escalated when Loomer referenced an old social media post, writing, "Don't forget I exposed how the attacks on TPUSA were organized at Tucker Carlson's Christmas Party this year in Nashville."
Owens's Sarcastic Retort and Escalating Claims
Candace Owens responded not with anger, but with pointed sarcasm. On the platform X, she replied, "Wait… we organized Turning Point USA attacks at Tucker Carlson's Christmas party? I don't know how I missed this but this is crucial hilarity. Please tell me more." This mocking single-line retort pushed the dispute back into the spotlight, garnering significant attention and shares.
Unfazed, Loomer expanded her accusations. She later called for TPUSA to sever ties with Tucker Carlson, implicating his brother as well. Loomer also repeated past criticisms of Owens, suggesting jealousy over Charlie Kirk's marriage to Erika Kirk and claiming credit for bringing attention to investigations into Owens by other figures like Alex Jones.
The Core Issue: Divergent Views on Charlie Kirk's Death
At the heart of this public spat lies the fundamental disagreement over the circumstances of Charlie Kirk's killing. While authorities consider the case solved with Robinson's arrest, Candace Owens has consistently rejected the official narrative. She has publicly called Tyler Robinson a "patsy" and stated, "We don't believe Tyler Robinson acted alone and killed Charlie Kirk."
Owens has accused U.S. intelligence agencies of running influence campaigns and has criticized the handling of the case. She also took aim at fellow commentators Tim Pool and Ben Shapiro for dismissing her concerns. The debate was further fueled when Owens hosted Mitch Snow on her podcast. Snow claimed he witnessed Kirk's head of security meeting with senior U.S. military officers at an Arizona base a day before the killing—an assertion authorities have not corroborated.
The clash underscores deep fractures within the conservative media landscape, involving a major youth group (TPUSA), high-profile personalities, and a sensitive, high-profile death. As clips and posts continue to circulate online, both sides have dug in, repeating their positions with no sign of reconciliation, ensuring the story remains a contentious talking point.
