Candace Owens demands retraction as Charlie Kirk feud intensifies
Candace Owens and Turning Point USA are engaged in a public dispute regarding a Daily Mail report about the death of Charlie Kirk. Owens has released screenshots to challenge claims by TPUSA spokesman Andrew Kolvet that the organization was not contacted for comment prior to the article's publication.
Why it matters
The conflict highlights the growing friction between prominent conservative media figures and established political organizations, often played out through social media and public accusations.
The public fight between Candace Owens and Turning Point USA has taken another turn after both sides clashed over a Daily Mail report linked to the 2025 assassination of Charlie Kirk. On July 22, TPUSA spokesman Andrew Kolvet said the organization never received a request for comment before the story was published and questioned whether the article accurately reflected Erika Kirk’s views. Owens pushed back, shared screenshots that she said showed Daily Mail had contacted her team before publication, and challenged Kolvet to seek legal action if he believed the report contained fabricated quotes.
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