Right-wing podcaster Candace Owens has dropped a bombshell conspiracy theory, accusing Donald Trump and his team of orchestrating the assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk. Owens went viral with a jaw-dropping video on Wednesday, sparking chaos online.
Owens Claims National Tribute Is a ‘Fed Signature’ After Murder
Once friends, Owens says Kirk dedicated his life to Trump and conservative politics – but got the cold shoulder after his death.
“So here’s a holiday. What is with them giving them a holiday after they kill them? As soon as they give you a holiday, they definitely killed you. There’s no question, they killed you.”
She bizarrely insists a national day and lowered flags aren’t honour – they’re a “Fed signature” marking a political hit. “It’s how they sign off after they murder you, so like holiday and a boulevard… Charlie Kirk Boulevard is not gonna be on the nice side of town.”
The Real Story: Kirk’s Murder and What Followed
- Charlie Kirk was fatally shot on 10 September during a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University.
- Tyler Robinson, 22, faces charges of aggravated murder and other serious crimes; prosecutors are seeking the death penalty.
- The FBI found zero evidence linking Trump or any political figure to Kirk’s assassination.
- A Senate resolution declared 14 October – Kirk’s birthday – a National Day of Remembrance; Trump ordered flags at half-staff on 14 September.
- Kirk’s widow, Erika, received the Presidential Medal of Freedom and now leads Turning Point USA.
Owens’ Conspiracies Keep Escalating
This wild theory is just the beginning. Owens has also:
- Claimed she was excluded from Kirk’s huge memorial, blaming White House interference.
- Accused billionaire Bill Ackman of staging an “intervention” for Kirk and said Israeli PM Netanyahu called Kirk before his death – both denied.
- Blamed former Utah gubernatorial candidate Phil Lyman for Kirk’s murder, prompting a strong denial from Governor Spencer Cox.
- Vowed to break a court gag order to spill explosive “secrets” about betrayal surrounding Kirk’s death.
Owens on social media: “Don’t worry about the gag order in the Charlie Kirk case. I plan to violate it on the world’s behalf. The things I’ve discovered this past week are enough to burn the house down. Yes, Charlie was betrayed. By everyone.”
Official Fallout and Silence
The White House has stayed silent amid Owens’ explosive claims. Leading conservatives and Republicans have condemned her for spreading unproven and dangerous conspiracy theories. The Anti-Defamation League warns of a rise in antisemitic theories falsely linking Israeli intelligence to Kirk’s death.
Tyler Robinson reportedly confessed to the shooting on Discord, blaming Kirk’s so-called “hate.” FBI Director Kash Patel says investigations into Robinson’s associates on social media continue, with over 20 people under scrutiny.
Robinson remains jailed without bail, with a court appearance set for 29 September.
Kirk’s Legacy Endures
Charlie Kirk built Turning Point USA into a titan of conservative youth activism. His memorial at the Arizona Cardinals’ State Farm Stadium drew over 60,000 mourners, with Trump delivering a heartfelt eulogy supporting Kirk’s widow Erika in her grief.
