Erika Kirk to Meet With Candace Owens Amid Feud

Erika Kirk said Sunday that she plans to meet privately with conservative commentator Candace Owens, just days after publicly calling on Owens to stop promoting conspiracy theories surrounding the killing of her husband, conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

In a post on X, Erika Kirk announced that the in-person meeting is scheduled for Monday and said she would pause livestreams and social media activity until after the discussion concludes.

The meeting is set to take place the same day Turning Point USA had planned to host a livestream addressing the conspiracy theories about Charlie Kirk’s death that have circulated online in recent days.

“Candace Owens and I are meeting for a private, in-person discussion on Monday, December 15,” Erika Kirk wrote. “[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 conversation follows weeks of escalating public tension after Owens repeatedly questioned the official account of Charlie Kirk’s killing at a Turning Point USA event in September. Owens has promoted multiple unsubstantiated theories, including claims that the U.S. military or foreign actors were involved.

She has also suggested, without evidence, that Kirk was targeted because of alleged shifts in his foreign policy views and has implied involvement by individuals connected to Turning Point USA and The Charlie Kirk Show. Those allegations led several of Kirk’s associates to challenge Owens to participate in an in-person forum to confront and rebut her claims.

Organizers later confirmed that the event has been paused pending further developments, according to Mediaite.

Law enforcement officials have arrested 22-year-old Tyler Robinson in connection with Kirk’s killing. Robinson was taken into custody shortly after the shooting and now faces seven charges, including aggravated murder. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty. Authorities said Robinson was reported to police by members of his own family.

Erika Kirk has been increasingly vocal about her frustration with Owens for continuing to broadcast theories about her husband’s death to millions of followers. When asked last week by CBS News executive Bari Weiss about Owens’ commentary, Erika responded bluntly: “Stop. That’s it. That’s all I have to say. Stop.”

She also told Fox News that while criticism directed at her personally may be unavoidable, attacks on her family and the broader “Turning Point USA family” cross a line.

Owens, however, appeared unmoved by Erika Kirk’s public appeals. In a response following Erika’s comments, Owens said Kirk’s remarks were not “passing the vibe check.”

“You are not changing my mind about the fact that something weird happened that day and that TPUSA is acting funny because you give an impassioned plea,” Owens said.

As the controversy continues, Republican lawmakers are moving to formally honor Charlie Kirk’s legacy. Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) introduced legislation last week to rename a prominent street in Washington, D.C., in Kirk’s honor.

According to reports, the street previously carried a designation honoring the radical Black Lives Matter movement and was created in 2020. After President Donald J. Trump returned to office, the lettering was removed. Mace’s proposal would rename the location “Charlie Kirk Freedom of Speech Plaza.”

Supporters say the designation reflects Kirk’s national influence, particularly his campus appearances where he frequently engaged students in open political debate. In a statement announcing the bill, Mace described the attack on Kirk as an assault on a core American value.

“Three months ago, we lost a champion of free speech and a voice for millions of young Americans,” Mace said.

“Charlie Kirk’s assassination was an attack not just on one man, but on the fundamental American principle declaring every citizen has the right to speak freely and engage in civic discourse,” she added.

“By designating this plaza in the heart of our nation’s capital, we ensure Charlie’s legacy and his unwavering commitment to the First Amendment will never be forgotten,” Mace said.

As Erika Kirk and Candace Owens prepare for their private meeting, the broader conservative movement continues to grapple with grief, division, and the fight to protect truth, free speech, and accountability in the wake of a shocking political killing.