Commentator Candace Owens is facing intense criticism after a woman she accused of having prior knowledge of the shooting of Charlie Kirk publicly rejected the allegation. The dispute has intensified online debates surrounding conspiracy claims that surfaced in the months following Kirk’s death.Kirk was fatally shot during a September 10, 2025 event at Utah Valley University. Since then, Owens has floated multiple theories questioning the circumstances of the attack and the timeline surrounding those closest to him. Her remarks drew renewed scrutiny after an interview surfaced featuring Tracy Martin, a longtime friend of Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk.
Martin, whose daughter reportedly works for Erika Kirk, appeared in an interview shared by commentator Graham Allen. Owens had claimed Martin’s daughter felt uneasy about attending the event where the shooting occurred, suggesting possible foreknowledge.In the interview, Martin praised Erika’s character and rejected the claims outright. “Charlie knew exactly who he was marrying and God knew that Erika would be the woman she is right now.”Addressing Owens’s accusations, she added, “I think when something is taken out of context, plugged into the narrative and then ran out, I can see where people get twisted on this.” She went further, describing the framing of events as “very manipulative,” and warned that when dealing with a “conspiracy psychosis”...
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