Erika Kirk announces 'in-person discussion' with Candace Owens amid ongoing feud

Erika Kirk also announced she and Candace Owens have agreed that 'public discussions, livestreams, and tweets are on hold until after this meeting'
PUBLISHED DEC 15, 2025
Erika Kirk and Candace Owens will meet for a 'private, in-person discussion' on Monday, December 15 (Getty Images)
Erika Kirk and Candace Owens will meet for a 'private, in-person discussion' on Monday, December 15 (Getty Images)


NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: Turning Point USA’s current CEO, Erika Kirk, has announced that she will hold a private, "in-person" meeting with Candace Owens on Monday, December 15.

Erika shared a post stating, "Candace Owens and I are meeting for a private, in-person discussion." Owens responded to the post and said that she is looking forward to the discussion.

The announcement quickly drew widespread attention on social media. This is because of the ongoing controversy surrounding Owens' conspiracy claims about the murder of Erika's husband and conservative figure Charlie Kirk.

Erika Kirk speaks during the memorial service for her husband, political activist Charlie Kirk at State Farm Stadium on September 21, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona. Kirk, the CEO and co-founder of Turning Point USA, was shot and killed on September 10th while speaking at an event during his
Erika Kirk speaks during the memorial service for her husband, political activist Charlie Kirk, at State Farm Stadium on September 21, 2025, in Glendale, Arizona (Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Erika Kirk looking forward to a 'productive conversation' with Candace Owens

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 29: Candace Owens is seen on set of
Candace Owens is seen on the set of 'Candace' on March 29, 2022, in Nashville, Tennessee (Jason Davis/Getty Images)

The sudden meeting is expected to address recent tensions and online speculations surrounding them. Sharing the update on X (formerly Twitter), Erika explained that both sides agreed to pause public engagement until after the meeting. 

She wrote, “@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.”

Owens later acknowledged the announcement and expressed a positive outlook toward the upcoming "private" conversation. Responding to Erika’s post, she stated, “I am very much looking forward to this discussion.”

Interestingly, during a recent discussion with CBS News editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss, Erika spoke about Owens and the conspiracy theories surrounding her husband’s murder. Erika firmly called for an end to the speculation, saying, “Stop. That’s it. That’s all I have to say. Stop.”



Candace Owens fuels conspiracy theories about Charlie Kirk’s murder

Owens has been in the spotlight for some time due to a series of controversial claims linked to the death of Charlie Kirk. Her statements have repeatedly drawn criticism and intense public debate.

She previously suggested that Tyler Robinson was not responsible for Charlie's murder. She made this claim during an interview with CNN journalist Elle Reeve. 

She later escalated her rhetoric even further. She openly stated that she wanted a confrontation with TPUSA and everyone present on the day of the killing. 



Charlie Kirk's killing sent shockwaves nationwide

Charlie Kirk speaks at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025 in Orem, Utah. Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was speaking at his
Charlie Kirk speaks at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025, in Orem, Utah. Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was speaking at his 'American Comeback Tour' when he was shot in the neck and killed (Trent Nelson/The Salt Lake Tribune/Getty Images)

Charlie Kirk was shot in public during a gathering in Utah while interacting with attendees. The sudden gunfire stunned the crowd and sent shockwaves across the country. This specific incident also left Donald Trump deeply shaken.

Speaking at a recent event, Vice President JD Vance shared details about Trump’s reaction after learning of the shooting. "I told the president. The president always has something to say... he just sat back in his chair: 'Man, he fought hard for us, didn't he?'"



Recalling his conversation, Vance said, "I told the president. The president always has something to say... he just sat back in his chair: 'Man, he fought hard for us, didn't he?'"

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