The online fight around Charlie Kirk took a sharp turn after Piers Morgan publicly called out comments made on Candace Owens’ podcast. Morgan said it was wrong to joke about Erika Kirk. The backlash started after Bassem Youssef appeared on Owens’ show on January 29. During their talk, they discussed a leaked Zoom call involving Erika Kirk and Turning Point USA staff. Candace Owens questioned Erika Kirk’s behavior during that call, focusing on her facial expressions and tone.
Soon after, a short clip from the podcast went viral. In that clip, Youssef made a remark that many viewers felt crossed a line. Piers Morgan reacted strongly, saying humor should never target a woman already facing public pressure. His comments added fuel to an already heated debate that had moved far beyond facts and into speculation.
