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Candace Owens Pushes Theory That Public Is Being Misled On Charlie Kirk’s Passing
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Candace Owens Pushes Theory That Public Is Being Misled On Charlie Kirk’s Passing

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Rightwing ideologue Candace Owens has surfaced with yet another controversial viewpoint; this time, alleging that Charlie Kirk was executed for his stance on Israel.

According to Owens, American millionaire Bill Ackman tried to steer Kirk toward a pro-Israel stance at a Hamptons sit-down prior to his passing.

But Kirk allegedly stuck by his guns, and this resilience, says Owens, upset Ackman to the point that “threats were made.”  

Highlights
  • Candace Owens claimed Charlie Kirk was “executed” for criticism over Israel.
  • Owens alleged hedge fund billionaire Bill Ackman staged a heated Hamptons intervention a month before Kirk’s passing.
  • Ackman denied the claims, posting screenshots of a cordial WhatsApp exchange with Kirk.

Ackman has since indulged Owens and responded with a wordy denial on X.

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    Owens claims that Kirk was under immense political pressure for his criticism of Israel

    Candace Owens speaking into a microphone at an event, addressing views on Charlie Kirk and public reactions.

    Image credits: Gage Skidmore / Flickr

    On Episode 235 of her podcast, Owens cuts straight to the chase and alleges that Kirk was put down by people on his side of the American political divide.

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    One of her early points is a letter Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu touted as an invitation offered to Kirk to visit Israel.

    According to Owens, this was not merely a social gesture but a precursor to a warning.

    She cuts to a snippet of Kirk having a spirited conversation with Megan Kelly about a month before he passed.

    Candace Owens speaking at an event, holding a microphone and gesturing with her hand against a red backdrop.

    Image credits: Gage Skidmore / Flickr

    In the exchange, he declared his love for Israel but harped on the alleged pressure being imposed on him.

    Former Fox host Tucker Carlson and Jewish comedian Dave Smith were named as people Kirk has hosted against the wishes of his benefactors

    This pressure, according to Owens, stemmed from financiers threatening to pull their funding if Kirk allowed critics of Israel onto his show.

    Charlie Kirk wearing a black Never Surrender t-shirt standing outside with Turning Point Action signage in the background.

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    Image credits: Charlie Kirk / Facebook

    Trying to express these alleged pro-Israel sentiments, she claimed that these unnamed forces were questioning Kirk’s association with Dave Smith, a Jewish-American libertarian and comedian known for his critical outlook on the Jewish state.

    Another allegedpersona non grata hosted was Tucker Carlson, who is said to have compounded these purported shadowy figures’ negative outlook on himself at a Student Action Summit (SAS) hosted by Kirk between July 11 and 13 this year.

    Carson called out Bill Ackman at one of Charlie Kirk’s events

    Candace Owens speaking into a microphone during a podcast, reacting to Charlie Kirk news and public responses.

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    According to Owens, the shadowy entity is billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman, and he was brought to boot by Carlson at the Florida event when the latter said:

    “How did Bill Ackman get $9 billion? Bill Ackman, a pretty impressive guy? I know Bill Ackman.”

    Carlson went on to describe him as a “well connected, super aggressive” and claimed that while he deserved “a fair living like everybody else,” he accrued his $9 billion wealth because  was “willing to do anything.”

    Candace Owens speaking into a microphone with a laptop, reacting to discussions about Charlie Kirk incident and lies.

    Image credits: Candace Owens / YouTube

    “I don’t know why we have to pretend that’s good,” the former Fox personality claimed.

    This same Ackman, according to Owens, staged an intervention in the Hamptons

    Owen accused Bill Ackman of staging an intervention in the Hamptons “a month” before Kirk’s assassination.

    The reason for said “intervention” was Charlie’s stance on Israel. There, according to Owens, Ackman was “very upset,” and “threats were made.”

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    Crowd gathered outside a university building reacting amid discussions about Charlie Kirk and Candace Owens’ claims.

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    She further noted that journalist Max Blumenthal had gone after Ackman for his response to her claims.

    Ackman allegedly told him he had receipts to disprove Owen’s assertions, and this he later endeavored with a screenshot of a WhatsApp exchange between Kirk and himself.

    Ackman has provided a WhatsApp conversation between himself and the late Kirk in a bid to disprove Owen’s assertions

    Mugshots of a man with dark hair and a somber expression related to Candace Owens and Charlie Kirk controversy.

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    The digital conversation shows a text bubble–presumably from Ackman–asking, “How are you?” 

    A response to this message was received from a sender named Charlie Kirk.

    “I’m doing great,” they wrote. “Really enjoyed our time together last week. Thank you again for all you are doing.”

    Black and white photo of Charlie Kirk displayed on an easel with candles below, reflecting reactions and beliefs.

    Image credits: FOX 13 News Utah / YouTube

    Ackman then suggests the two have dinner with their wives sometime in the future, and Kirk appears to agree.

    Ackman categorically challenged Owens’ claims

    In a text accompanying the screenshot, Ackman debunks another aspect of Owens’ story, saying:

    “This was not a secret event and no one signed an NDA. Everyone including the Turning Point representatives who attended are totally free to share whatever they want about what took place and what was discussed.”

    Surveillance images showing a figure outside near trees and a parking lot related to Charlie Kirk incident debate.

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    Ackman then called on members of the public to deal with their emotions in the wake of Kirk’s assassination, but not by constructing “conspiracy theories that can cause innocent people serious and potentially [fatal] harm.”

    Despite the billionaire’s proof, a large section of the internet is unconvinced and leaning into Owen’s accusations

    Ackman’s retaliation has since been met with mixed reactions.

    Man in white shirt and red tie posing indoors, with people and restaurant setting in the background, discussing Charlie Kirk.

    Image credits: BillAckman / X

    Bill Ackman responds to claims about Charlie Kirk, addressing Candace Owens and controversy surrounding Kirk’s situation.

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    Image credits: BillAckman / X

    Ackman then called on members of the public to deal with their emotions in the wake of Kirk’s assassination, but not by constructing “conspiracy theories that can cause innocent people serious and potentially [fatal] harm.”

    Despite the billionaire’s proof, a large section of the internet is unconvinced and is leaning into Owens’ accusations

    Ackman’s retaliation has since been met with mixed reactions.

    Candace Owens and Charlie Kirk standing together against a dark wall wearing formal and casual attire.

    Image credits: Charlie Kirk / Facebook

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    Candace Owens and Charlie Kirk speaking on stage at a Turning Point USA event with a vibrant backdrop.

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    Image credits: Gage Skidmore / Flickr

    One person who sees things Owens’ way wrote: “Why didn’t you provide ‘receipts’ days ago, when asked?” while another quipped: “Anyone can fake a text conversation. Look guys, Bill Clinton just texted me,” next to a screenshot of a message from a sender with the former president’s name.

    Charlie Kirk and Candace Owens smiling and posing together, both making hand gestures in a casual setting.

    Image credits: marksalondaka / Instagram

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    “Sir, it’s time to bring legal action,” said another, rooting for the billionaire. “Owen’s will never stop no matter what you say or do online.”

    Owens’ theory, as can be seen by the public’s reaction, is gaining traction

    Disclaimer: The views expressed in this article are those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or beliefs of Bored Panda.

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    Hey there! I'm a Visual Editor in News team. My responsibility is to ensure that you can read the story not just through text, but also through photos. I get to work with a variety of topics ranging from celebrity drama to mind-blowing Nasa cosmic news. And let me tell you, that's what makes this job an absolute blast! Outside of work, you can find me sweating it out in dance classes or unleashing my creativity by drawing and creating digital paintings of different characters that lives in my head. I also love spending time outdoors and play board games with my friends.

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    Donata Leskauskaitė

    Donata Leskauskaitė

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    Hey there! I'm a Visual Editor in News team. My responsibility is to ensure that you can read the story not just through text, but also through photos. I get to work with a variety of topics ranging from celebrity drama to mind-blowing Nasa cosmic news. And let me tell you, that's what makes this job an absolute blast! Outside of work, you can find me sweating it out in dance classes or unleashing my creativity by drawing and creating digital paintings of different characters that lives in my head. I also love spending time outdoors and play board games with my friends.

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    Gozer LeGozerian
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    KKKlandace desperately needs her 15 minutes. What a degenerate

    Megan Romero-Herman
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh look a MAGA spouting an unhinged theory with no proof as usual! You’d think she’d learn from being sued.

    Janelle Collard
    Community Member
    Premium
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Really? People still listen to this person?

    Michal Dolyniuk
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How long we gonna read stories about that? Yankee kills each other all of time. But you BP chose this one and roll endlessly on us. Why? Cos it generate lot of clicks? Culture war? Why? 🤔

    Kate Johnson
    Community Member
    Premium
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This woman reminds me of Kanye. Completely unhinged and entirely delusional. She's so obviously profoundly mentally ill and sadly, people in power are capitalizing on it, when really, she should really be in a conservatorship. I do so hope that France sues her into bankrupt obscurity. It's pathetic to see her thrashing around babbling.

    CP
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    2 months ago

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    Let's add fuel to this fire. I agree with Candace. It was an inside job. Let them all eat themselves!

    Nova Rook
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    2 months ago

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    Nova Rook
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    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Owens falsely claimed in an interview with Tristan Tate, brother of Andrew Tate, that Joseph Stalin was Jewish, and that Sigmund Freud and Stalinists were part of a Jewish cabal. Owens claimed that Freud studied Kabbalah and promoted p********a through psychoanalysis.

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    BrunoVI
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    2 months ago (edited)

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    Many people in right-wing fora are leaping at how phony and convenient the social-media messages are. I think the simplest explanations are either (a) these were written in advance in case he was caught, with some details edited after the fact, or, even more likely (b) they were to falsely exonerate his trans lover by making it seem like she only knew after the fact. I lean towards (b) because immediately after the shooting, posts were (supposedly)* found that were by other trans community folks in the area and which promise that Kirk was about to be gotten rid of. (* the posts were apparently real and obviously by trans, but I haven't seen anything establishing that their context was real. For all I know, in one of them, "Don't worry, we'll get rid of Charlie" -- even the exact text is from memory -- could refer to evicting a USU tenant named Charlie.)

    Gozer LeGozerian
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    2 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Time to go eat a bag of f@scist D, Bruno

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    Gozer LeGozerian
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    KKKlandace desperately needs her 15 minutes. What a degenerate

    Megan Romero-Herman
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh look a MAGA spouting an unhinged theory with no proof as usual! You’d think she’d learn from being sued.

    Janelle Collard
    Community Member
    Premium
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Really? People still listen to this person?

    Michal Dolyniuk
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How long we gonna read stories about that? Yankee kills each other all of time. But you BP chose this one and roll endlessly on us. Why? Cos it generate lot of clicks? Culture war? Why? 🤔

    Kate Johnson
    Community Member
    Premium
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This woman reminds me of Kanye. Completely unhinged and entirely delusional. She's so obviously profoundly mentally ill and sadly, people in power are capitalizing on it, when really, she should really be in a conservatorship. I do so hope that France sues her into bankrupt obscurity. It's pathetic to see her thrashing around babbling.

    CP
    Community Member
    2 months ago

    This comment is hidden. Click here to view.

    Let's add fuel to this fire. I agree with Candace. It was an inside job. Let them all eat themselves!

    Nova Rook
    Community Member
    2 months ago

    This comment has been deleted.

    Nova Rook
    Community Member
    2 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Owens falsely claimed in an interview with Tristan Tate, brother of Andrew Tate, that Joseph Stalin was Jewish, and that Sigmund Freud and Stalinists were part of a Jewish cabal. Owens claimed that Freud studied Kabbalah and promoted p********a through psychoanalysis.

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    BrunoVI
    Community Member
    2 months ago (edited)

    This comment is hidden. Click here to view.

    Many people in right-wing fora are leaping at how phony and convenient the social-media messages are. I think the simplest explanations are either (a) these were written in advance in case he was caught, with some details edited after the fact, or, even more likely (b) they were to falsely exonerate his trans lover by making it seem like she only knew after the fact. I lean towards (b) because immediately after the shooting, posts were (supposedly)* found that were by other trans community folks in the area and which promise that Kirk was about to be gotten rid of. (* the posts were apparently real and obviously by trans, but I haven't seen anything establishing that their context was real. For all I know, in one of them, "Don't worry, we'll get rid of Charlie" -- even the exact text is from memory -- could refer to evicting a USU tenant named Charlie.)

    Gozer LeGozerian
    Community Member
    2 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Time to go eat a bag of f@scist D, Bruno

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