Erika Kirk and conservative commentator Candace Owens agreed to a private, in‑person meeting to address their public feud over Owens’ conspiracy theories about Charlie Kirk’s death. Both later described the discussion as “productive” and said it eased tensions.
Erika Kirk, widow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, announced on Sunday that she plans to meet privately with commentator Candace Owens, just days after publicly urging Owens to stop spreading conspiracy theories surrounding her husband’s death. The meeting, scheduled for Monday, December 15, represents a notable step in an ongoing public feud that has captivated political and media circles. In a post on X, Erika explained that she would pause livestreams and social media activity until after the discussion, emphasizing her hope for a constructive and productive conversation. This meeting coincides with a Turning Point USA livestream initially intended to address conspiracy theories related to Charlie Kirk’s death, a timing that highlights the broader significance of the private discussion. Erika’s message on X read: “Candace Owens and I are meeting for a private, in-person discussion on Monday, December 15. [Owens] and I have agreed that public discussions, livestreams, and tweets are on hold until after this meeting. I look forward to a productive conversation. Thank you.”
The planned meeting arises from a series of public claims made by Owens concerning the circumstances of Kirk’s fatal shooting at a Turning Point USA event in September. Owens has promoted multiple theories disputing the official account, including suggestions that the U.S. military or foreign actors could have been involved. She has also speculated that Kirk was targeted due to shifts in his views on foreign policy, and she has implicated individuals connected to both Turning Point USA and The Charlie Kirk Show. While Owens has not presented evidence for these claims, the speculation drew widespread attention online, prompting concern among Kirk’s family and associates. Some of Kirk’s colleagues publicly challenged Owens to appear at an in-person forum to address and rebut these allegations, though organizers later paused that event pending further developments.
Authorities had arrested 22-year-old Tyler Robinson shortly after the shooting at the TPUSA event, charging him with seven offenses including aggravated murder. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty, and reporting indicates that Robinson was identified and apprehended following a tip from his own family. These official developments have stood as the confirmed legal framework surrounding the case, even as speculation and theories from public figures have proliferated online. Erika Kirk has repeatedly voiced her dissatisfaction with Owens for sharing unverified narratives with her vast online audience, emphasizing that misinformation surrounding her husband’s death is distressing not only for her family but also for the broader TPUSA community.
