Erika Kirk Meets Candace Owens Amid Growing Feud After Charlie Kirk’s Assassination

For weeks, grief over the political activist's death played out publicly across livestreams, podcasts, and national television. Now, that noise gave way to a closed-door meeting between his widow and the commentator who has kept his death in the spotlight.

Then, abruptly, the noise stopped. What followed was not another broadcast or statement, but a deliberate pause, one that drew two central figures, Erika Kirk and Candace Owens, out of the spotlight and into a room where cameras were absent, and words carried heavier consequences.

The shift from constant commentary to sudden quiet did not happen by accident.

Social Media Goes Silent Ahead of Meeting

On Monday, December 15, 2025, Erika and Candace met privately for a lengthy, in-person discussion amid an escalating dispute over conspiracy theories surrounding the assassination of Erika's late husband, conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

The meeting came just days after the nonprofit executive publicly urged Candace to stop spreading what she described as false and harmful claims about Charlie's death during a CBS News town hall.

According to the outlet, Erika announced on Sunday, December 14, 2025, on her social media page, that she and Candace would meet privately and that all public discussions, livestreams, and posts would be paused until after the conversation.

When the silence lifted, it did so cautiously.

Four-And-A-Half Hours Behind Closed Doors

After their meeting on Monday, neither woman disclosed specific details of the conversation, but both characterized the meeting as productive.

Candace later wrote on X that, "Erika and I had an extremely productive 4 1/2 hour meeting that I think we both feel should have taken place a lot earlier than it did. We agreed much more than I had anticipated. Of course, we also disagreed on various points and people as well. Most importantly, we were able to share intel and clarify intent."

After the meeting, Erika also shared that she "Had a very productive conversation with @RealCandaceO. More to come from both of us," adding, "Looking forward to AmFest this week. Time to get back to work."

Candace's Explosive Allegations Under Fire

The meeting followed heightened scrutiny of Candace's repeated claims about Charlie's killing. In recent months, Candace has alleged that close friends betrayed Charlie, suggested a multinational conspiracy involving Israel and France, and accused the Egyptian military of tracking Erika for years.

She has attributed much of her information to unnamed sources and insiders connected to Turning Point USA, the conservative youth organization Charlie founded and led into a significant political force. That history added another layer of complexity to the dispute.

A Shared Past, Amplified by a Massive Online Audience

Candace previously worked at Turning Point USA from 2017 to 2019 and had a close personal relationship with Charlie. Her renewed focus on his assassination has coincided with rapid growth in her online platforms, with more than 5.6 million subscribers on YouTube and about 7.5 million followers on X, according to CNN.

Initially, people close to Charlie chose not to respond publicly, allowing room for grief and believing Candace's attention on the killing would fade. That strategy changed as she continued releasing episodes centered on Charlie's death, drawing millions of views, and as private efforts to dissuade her proved unsuccessful. The strain eventually surfaced on air.

The tension between the two women became evident during a CBS News town hall, which aired on December 11, 2025. When asked what she wanted to say to Candace and others spreading the claims, Erika responded bluntly, "Stop. That's it. That's all I have to say. Stop."

That public rebuke appeared to mark a breaking point, and possibly a turning one.

Tensions Ease, for Now

Following the private talks, the tone changed noticeably, with Candace describing the conversation as candid and exhaustive:

"I will, of course, have a full rundown for you all tomorrow, as I am currently exhausted, but I wanted to quickly let you guys know that absolutely nothing was held back."

For now, the private talks suggest at least a temporary de-escalation in a dispute that has played out across social media, podcasts, and national television, even as questions and divisions surrounding Charlie Kirk's assassination remain unresolved.

Whether the conversation marks a lasting turning point remains unclear. What is certain is that, after months of public escalation, both women chose to step away from the spotlight, if only briefly, to confront the damage, the misunderstandings, and the weight of a tragedy that has yet to find closure.