A high-profile meeting has been scheduled between Erika Kirk and commentator Candace Owens, marking the first direct, private conversation between the two since public tensions rose following the death of Kirk’s husband, Charlie Kirk.
Erika Kirk shared the update on X on Sunday, confirming the in-person discussion: “Candace Owens and I are meeting for a private, in-person discussion on Monday, December 15.”
The private meeting is an attempt to address weeks of mounting public discussion and online speculation, particularly surrounding conspiracy theories related to Charlie Kirk’s passing.
- Public Pause: Both women have agreed to cease all public commentary, livestreams, and social media posts until after the meeting takes place.
- Emotional Toll: The meeting follows Erika Kirk’s public plea at a recent CBS town hall for the online speculation to “Stop. That’s it. That’s all I have to say. Stop.”
Erika Kirk, who now leads Turning Point USA (TPUSA), has been focused on preserving her late husband’s legacy. She recently pushed back fiercely against unfounded claims, specifically defending her “Turning Point USA family, my Charlie Kirk Show family,” and others she loves who have been targeted by speculation for financial gain.
The scheduled meeting reflects a mutual desire to communicate directly and personally, potentially reducing misunderstandings that have arisen during a sensitive period despite the women’s earlier history of collaboration and personal friendship.