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.
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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: