Billionaire investor Bill Ackman has strongly denied claims by conservative commentator Candace Owens that he pressured Charlie Kirk during a Hamptons meeting weeks before the young influencer's tragic death.
Owens alleged in a video and social media posts that Ackman, Kirk, and Babylon Bee CEO Seth Dillon participated in an "intense intervention" where "threats were made" to influence Kirk's stance on Israel.
She also claimed that Kirk had been offered "a ton of money" and had been contacted by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Ackman responded on X Monday, calling the claims "totally false" and "slandered."
"at no time have I ever threatened Charlie Kirk, Turning Point or anyone associated with him," Ackman wrote.
"I have never blackmailed anyone, let alone Charlie Kirk. I have never offered Charlie or Turning Point any money in an attempt to influence Charlie’s opinion on anything."
Ackman described his interactions with Kirk as cordial and professional, noting that the meetings were part of an effort to convene a group of young conservative influencers to discuss a variety of topics, including the economy, culture, and foreign policy.
"Charlie believed that he had identified a number of potential Turning Point ambassadors who could launch open mic events on campus," Ackman said.
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