Candace Owens Alleges Smear Campaign Amid Controversy Over Erika Kirk and Charlie Kirk Series

Conservative commentator Candace Owens has accused Erika Kirk and Turning Point USA of orchestrating a paid smear campaign against her ahead of Owens' planned series on the late Charlie Kirk, Erika's husband, who was assassinated in 2025. Owens has questioned Erika Kirk's alibi and criticized her publicly, leading to backlash from figures like Meghan McCain and Ben Shapiro, who condemned Owens' attacks as harmful. Owens also criticized media coverage surrounding a Trump speech expected to defend Erika Kirk, alleging coordinated narratives and bias.