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The Times of India
The Times of India
World
Barsha Dutta

“Witches put a spell on him”: Candace Owens sparks backlash after claiming witches cursed Charlie Kirk before his death

Fresh controversy is swirling around Candace Owens after a viral social media post accused her of stirring up a modern-day “witch hunt” linked to the reported assassination of Charlie Kirk. The claim spread quickly online, drawing intense reactions as users debated whether Owens was promoting conspiracy thinking or simply revisiting a strange rumor that circulated in the confusion following Kirk’s death.

The backlash intensified when critics shared a post alleging she was urging supporters to identify witches who supposedly placed a curse on Kirk. Allies pushed back, arguing the remarks were taken out of context and referred to an unusual narrative that surfaced at the time. Still, references to curses, occult practices, and religious intervention have reignited debate about misinformation, media influence, and how fringe theories can gain traction in moments of public shock.

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