Turning Point USA Postpones Public Roast to Whisper Drama IRL

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KEY POINTS

•Candace Owens sparked widespread controversy with conspiracy theories about Charlie Kirk’s September 10 assassination.
•Erika Kirk, new TPUSA CEO and widow of Kirk, postponed a scheduled December 15 livestream for a private meeting with Owens.
•The feud has deeply divided the MAGA movement, drawing criticism and support from various conservative media figures.

In a plot twist worthy of a MAGA telenovela, Candace Owens' conspiracy theories about Charlie Kirk's September 10 assassination forced Turning Point USA to yank a scheduled livestream rebuttal set for December 15. Erika Kirk, Charlie’s widow and new TPUSA CEO, opted instead for a private powwow with Owens, announcing on X that all public shade-throwing was on timeout. Owens has wildly fingered everyone from American Israel supporters to the French military and TPUSA insiders in Kirk’s death sequel. Blake Neff, the lone TPUSA staffer not overtly dragged into the drama, tried to keep the peace with a livestream invite—promptly ghosted when Owens claimed a scheduling conflict. The feud has fractured MAGA media, with voices like Steven Crowder accusing Owens of exploiting Kirk’s death for clicks, while fringe antisemitic influencers give her a standing ovation. Erika’s blunt message? 'Stop. That’s it.' Meanwhile, Owens keeps unraveling like a conspiracy sweater with holes made in France and Zionists everywhere.