Candace Owens Claims Trump Responsible for Charlie Kirk Assassination

Candace Owens, once a supporter of President Donald Trump, has accused Trump and his administration of orchestrating the assassination of her former friend Charlie Kirk, who was killed while speaking at a Turning Point USA event. Owens claims that the political establishment betrayed Kirk, citing the recent designation of October 14 as a National Day of Remembrance for Kirk as a suspicious "holiday" signaling his killing. The White House has not responded to her allegations. Kirk's widow accepted the Presidential Medal of Freedom on his behalf from President Trump, and a large memorial was held, which Owens criticized as being controlled by the White House and from which she was excluded. Owens' controversial claims have led to backlash, with some dismissing her remarks as baseless and extreme. Meanwhile, Owens continues to express her views on social media and her podcast despite some episodes being removed amid an ongoing gag order.