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Erika Kirk and Candace Owens to Hold Private Meeting Amidst Public Disagreement
Erika Kirk, the widow of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, has announced a private meeting with political commentator Candace Owens. This marks the first direct conversation between the two women following a period of public debate and differing viewpoints that arose in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s passing.
Kirk shared the development in a brief statement on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday, indicating that both parties have agreed to cease all public commentary until after their discussion.
“Candace Owens and I are meeting for a private, in-person discussion on Monday, December 15,” Erika Kirk posted. “@RealCandaceO 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.”
This planned discussion appears to be an effort to address weeks of mounting tensions, particularly concerning online conspiracy theories surrounding Charlie Kirk’s death, in a more personal and thoughtful setting.
At a recent CBS town hall, Erika Kirk expressed the significant emotional toll of widespread online speculation regarding her husband’s death, stating, “Stop. That’s it.
That’s all I have to say. Stop,” when asked about unfounded claims.
She further elaborated on “Outnumbered” on December 10, “When you go after my family, my Turning Point USA family, my Charlie Kirk Show family, when you go after the people that I love, and you’re making hundreds and thousands of dollars every single episode going after the people that I love because somehow they’re in on this, no.”
The relationship between Kirk, who now leads Turning Point USA (TPUSA), and Owens, a former TPUSA employee, has reportedly strained in recent months despite their previous collaboration and personal friendship. These recent events have positioned them on opposing sides of a sensitive issue. Their decision to meet privately suggests a mutual desire to communicate directly, aiming to reduce misunderstandings and prevent further public speculation.
Kirk has been publicly focused on preserving her late husband Charlie Kirk’s legacy since his tragic death in September.