Candace Owens has renewed and escalated her claims about Erika Kirk, alleging on 25 June, during an episode of her 'Candace' podcast, that the late Charlie Kirk's marriage was 'never real' and linked Erika Kirk to a wider Jeffrey Epstein network, without presenting verifiable evidence.
Owens has repeatedly focused on Erika in the months following Charlie Kirk's death, questioning elements of his private life and suggesting, at points, that he had been 'targeted' by individuals around him. These claims have circulated largely through Owens' own platforms, rather than through independently corroborated reporting. In response to the persistent stream of allegations, Erika Kirk has reportedly issued formal cease-and-desist letters to Owens.