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'Stop!'—Erika Kirk Speaks Out About Conspiracies Surrounding Charlie Kirk’s Death

Erika Kirk defended her late husband’s organization amid threats and criticized conspiracy theories promoted by Candace Owens, whose podcast episode reached over 1.5 million views.

  • On Wednesday, Erika Kirk, CEO of Turning Point USA, rebuffed conspiracy theorists on Fox News Channel's Outnumbered and pleaded for privacy to protect her husband's burial site.
  • On her podcast, Owens alleged that Erika's behavior was suspicious, suggesting she dismissed inconsistencies about Charlie Kirk's murder and accused her of 'Meghan Markle syndrome,' all while promoting conspiracy theories.
  • Kirk said the speculation amounts to a mind virus and defended her handpicked staff, noting TPUSA staff and her family have faced kidnapping and death threats.
  • Sen. John Fetterman defended Erika Kirk and denounced attacks as dehumanizing, while Deon Joseph and Nathan Livingstone publicly criticized Owens for exploiting the tragedy.
  • September 10's killing prompted ongoing legal proceedings, with prosecutors seeking the death penalty against 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, who is due in court on January 16.
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