An old video clip featuring the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk has resurfaced and sparked intense division online after being reshared by Candace Owens. In the vintage interview, Kirk explicitly defends Owens, calling her “the best” and stating that they are on “Team Candace.”
Owens shared the footage on X with the caption: “Charlie always had my back, but especially after the Daily Wire fallout and subsequent media smearing.”
However, the post has backfired significantly, drawing intense public backlash. Critics point out the stark contrast between Kirk’s historical loyalty to Owens and her current hostile actions toward his family and legacy following his assassination.
The Backdrop: A Bitter Posthumous Feud
The online friction stems from a series of escalating allegations Owens has leveled following Kirk’s tragic death:
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The Assassination: Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old co-founder and CEO of Turning Point USA (TPUSA), was assassinated on September 10, 2025. He was shot in the neck by a sniper, identified as 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, during a live outdoor student Q&A at Utah Valley University (UVU) in Orem, Utah.
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The Clash with Erika Kirk: Following Kirk’s murder, his widow, Erika Kirk, stepped in as the new CEO of Turning Point USA. Shortly after, Owens launched public attacks against Erika, accusing her of deliberately wiping The Charlie Kirk Show episodes off major streaming platforms like Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.
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Conspiracy Allegations: Owens fueled further outrage by pushing personal conspiracy theories surrounding the assassination. Most notably, she publicly claimed that Kirk had mysteriously removed his wedding ring the night before he was killed.
Netizens React: “You Repaid That By Smearing His Legacy”
Commenters flooded Owens’ post, accusing her of using an old video of a deceased friend to validate a personal vendetta against his grieving widow.
The ongoing civil war within the conservative media ecosystem comes as the state of Utah prepares for the high-profile capital murder trial of Tyler Robinson, with a multi-day preliminary hearing scheduled for July 2026.
