Candace Owens has ignited another round of online debate after revisiting an interview with the late Charlie Kirk about the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump during the Butler, Pennsylvania, rally. Owens focused on one specific detail involving Kirk’s wife, Erika, suggesting there were unanswered questions surrounding why Charlie chose to keep his phone on that day. Her remarks quickly spread across social media, with supporters and critics offering sharply different interpretations.
Candace Owens questions Charlie Kirk’s account involving Erika Kirk
During her show, Owens revisited Charlie Kirk’s explanation of how he first learned about the shooting. Before playing the interview, she drew attention to a comment Kirk made about his wife encouraging him to keep his phone on, despite his usual Saturday routine. She said: Owens then introduced the interview clip where Charlie Kirk was asked, ‘Tell us about how do you find out about this happening? I keep asking everybody this. Yeah. Tell us what your reaction was that night.'” Charlie Kirk then explained: After playing that portion, Owens added:
Charlie Kirk described witnessing the Trump rally shooting unfold
The late Charlie Kirk went on to describe the moment he realized something had gone terribly wrong while watching television at the gym. He recalled: Owens’ comments have fueled fresh discussion online, but she did not present evidence that Erika Kirk had prior knowledge of the assassination attempt. Her remarks reflected her own interpretation of Charlie Kirk’s account rather than verified facts. Following Charlie Kirk’s death, the interview has resurfaced and continues to draw renewed public attention as viewers debate its meaning.