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The Times of India
The Times of India
World
Barsha Dutta

“Charlie had my back”: Did Candace Owens share a fake AI-generated screenshot of texts with Charlie Kirk about Israel

Candace Owens is getting a lot of attention after posting what she said were private text messages between her and Charlie Kirk. The post quickly went viral on social media, and many people were skeptical. She put up the supposed exchange while talking about a bigger argument between Israel and disagreements within conservative circles. The screenshots didn't end the argument. Instead, they sparked a new one as critics picked apart every part of the messages.

The uproar got worse in just a few hours. Some people said the screenshot looked fishy and might have been changed. The argument got out of hand quickly, with insults, accusations, and counterclaims flooding the replies.

Critics accuse Candace Owens of sharing a manipulated screenshot

According to the screenshot shared by Candace Owens, the exchange shows a conversation with Charlie Kirk discussing reactions to another conservative figure’s behavior and the political tensions surrounding Israel. In the messages, Owens appears to criticize how the situation was handled and questions political priorities.

In the screenshot, Candace Owens writes: “Can’t wait to see you in person and tell you what’s going on behind the scenes. I just cannot let what happened fly. I have taken the high road too many times on Ben’s public emotions. It’s stunning to me they he is 40 and behaves like this.”

To which Charlie Kirk allegedly responds: “I can’t wait to hear. He’s losing a lot of support.”

Owens concludes the exchange with a message criticizing foreign political influence: “The Israel First thing is something I cannot comprehend. AIPAC going after Thomas Massie was a major wake up call for me. Cannot have foreign interest groups going after our congressmen.”

Not everyone believes the screenshot is authentic. One user, Shirley, openly accused Owens of fabricating the messages and wrote:

“Hey Retard. You photoshopped your fake massage badly by adding a "light blue speech bubble"with.."Hebrew language" Furthermore, the sentence makes absolutely no sense. But how could you possibly know? You can't even speak English, your native language 🤣 Low IQ DEI 👊”

Others also questioned the formatting and language visible in the screenshot, arguing that the interface and text elements looked inconsistent with standard messaging layouts. Another commenter wrote, “That literally screams fake screenshot.”

Candace Owens has not provided additional verification for the alleged messages. Yet the post continues to circulate widely, fueling arguments across political communities online.For now, the controversy shows no sign of fading.

Whether the screenshot proves authentic or not, the incident has opened another flashpoint in an already heated political debate playing out in public view.

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