Candace Owens Pushes Back After Erika Kirk Calls Her Out in WHCD Video Row
Conservative influencer Candace Owens criticized Turning Point USA CEO Erika Kirk for including her in a video addressing backlash following the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting, denying accusations that she claimed Kirk murdered her husband. Kirk, speaking about personal trauma and public criticism, referenced comedians, media headlines, and Owens in her remarks, which Owens called dishonest and poorly delivered. The exchange adds to ongoing tensions between conservative figures amid heightened concerns over political violence and public discourse.
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By Marni Rose McFallNews ReporterShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.Conservative influencer Candace Owens has pushed back after Turning Point USA CEO Erika Kirk called her out in a video in which she addressed the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.In the video, Kirk hit out at headlines about her, slammed a recent comedy sketch by the comedian Druski, and criticized Owens."Every morning I wake up to a new headline lying about me.
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