Candace Owens has dropped a bombshell on her YouTube channel, alleging that “threats were made” against Charlie Kirk during a fraught intervention with Bill Ackman in the Hamptons just weeks before Kirk’s tragic death on September 10, 2025. She claimed that this tense meeting was less a friendly chat and more a coercive push:
I got to tell that it felt like a threat. Like not like, ‘Hey, come here and we can educate you because you’re my friend.’ More like this is your last chance. That’s how it felt to me.
Owens revealed, adding that Kirk was offered “a ton of money” in that moment.
However, Ackman denied the allegations, branding them as untrue and calling Owens’ accusations “slandered” him (via X). He insisted the meeting was an earnest gathering of young conservative influencers discussing multiple issues, without any threats or blackmail. Emphasizing the cordial nature of his interactions with Kirk, Ackman said:
For the record, at no time have I ever threatened Charlie Kirk, Turning Point or anyone associated with him. I have never blackmailed anyone, let alone Charlie Kirk….In fact, my interactions with Charlie Kirk have been extremely cordial, albeit limited, regretfully so, as I was very impressed by him and his work and I will sadly never see him again.
This public spat between Owens and Ackman has played out on social media, with the former challenging him to provide evidence for his denials.
A Look at Charlie Kirk and Candace Owens’ Long-Term Friendship
Charlie Kirk’s death sent ripples through the political world. Known for her millions of followers and her podcast on The Daily Wire, Candace Owens shared a heartfelt tribute revealing a decade-long friendship rooted not just in politics but in genuine connection. In a 24-minute video on YouTube titled, To My Friend, Charlie Kirk, she recalled meeting Kirk back in 2017:
I met him back in 2017, when Turning Point was this very young organisation. Nobody knew who I was, nobody knew who Charlie Kirk was.
“He hired me on the spot,” she said of her time as communications director at Turning Point USA, Kirk’s nonprofit focused on conservative activism in schools. Owens reminisced about the countless campus tours, the laughter they shared, and the moments that went beyond politics, like introducing Kirk to Kanye West and bonding over the rapper’s song Power before public appearances.
Their friendship endured, with Owens clarifying:
Never for a single moment did Charlie and I stop being friends. He was like a brother to me.
This glimpse into their bond underscores why Owens’ statements carry weight and stir debate.
Candace Owens Questions if Tyler Robinson Is the Real Killer in the Charlie Kirk Shooting
The drama does not end with Kirk’s death. Tyler Robinson, identified as the alleged killer after a 33-hour manhunt in Utah, has confessed in online chats, but Candace Owens has raised eyebrows about whether he acted alone. She shared a 43-second video purportedly showing another individual fleeing the scene with what appears to be a gun, questioning:
Has this person been identified yet? https://t.co/1EbbmJfvDS
The clip, seemingly filmed from a rooftop, shows a man in a brown t-shirt clutching a small black object. This has stirred doubts about the completeness of the investigation. Moreover, Robinson, after a 33-hour manhunt, reportedly confessed to friends via Discord, claiming responsibility moments before surrendering (per CBS News). His messages were oddly casual, as if acknowledging his act with detached remorse:
Hey guys, I have bad news for you all. It was me at UVU yesterday. I’m sorry for all of this.
The FBI arrested Robinson late Thursday night, with Utah authorities planning to seek the death penalty. Yet, despite his confession, Owens’ questions echo a larger concern: was this shooting a solo act, or part of a more complicated conspiracy? Her skepticism, combined with videos and witness accounts, keeps the door open to further scrutiny, feeding ongoing debate about political violence and security at public events.
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