Erika Kirk BANS Candace Owens From Charlie Kirk’s Memorial| Candace Fires Back | HO‘

September 2025 — The drama at Charlie Kirk’s memorial reached a fever pitch this week, as the internet erupted over news that Erika Kirk, Charlie’s widow, did the unthinkable and banned conservative firebrand Candace Owens from even setting foot inside the service.

What should have been a somber occasion to honor one of the most polarizing figures in modern conservative politics quickly became a spectacle of power plays, public shade, and behind-the-scenes feuding that has everyone picking sides.

This wasn’t a quiet move. Erika’s decision was as public as it gets, and it’s got social media lit up with speculation, accusations, and conspiracy theories. Was it jealousy? Was it a calculated effort to control the narrative?

Or was Candace’s outsized presence simply too much for the Kirk family to handle during their time of grief? Let’s break down how this feud exploded, why fans are so invested, and what it means for the future of Turning Point USA and the conservative movement at large.

Candace Owens: The Loudest Voice in the Room

Since Charlie Kirk’s shocking death, Candace Owens has been front and center—grieving openly, speaking passionately about his legacy, and making her pain known to the world. She’s called out everyone from the FBI to secret billionaires and even the Prime Minister of Israel, claiming that powerful forces conspired against her best friend. Candace made it clear: she was not going to let Charlie’s story fade quietly.

Meanwhile, Erika Kirk, Charlie’s own wife, made just one brief statement before the memorial and then retreated from the spotlight. That silence was enough to get the rumor mill churning. Was Erika too reserved? Did she care less than Candace? Some fans began whispering that Candace seemed to care more about Charlie’s passing than Erika ever did.

Instead of shutting down those rumors, Erika allegedly doubled down—blocking Candace from the memorial and, according to insiders, making it clear that she wanted no part of Candace’s drama during her family’s time of mourning.

The Ban Heard ‘Round the Internet

Everyone expected Candace Owens to be front and center at Charlie’s memorial. She’d been the most vocal, the most passionate, and the most relentless in her pursuit of answers. But when it was announced that Candace wouldn’t be attending, the internet was shook.

At first, Candace tried to do damage control, claiming she had opted not to attend because she believed the same powerful people who put out a hit on Charlie were now after her. She said her life was in danger and that she wasn’t about to risk it.

“There is no way we are going to this event now. There’s a 0% chance. Why are you saying anybody can go to it, just buy a ticket? You’re all working to try to get me to confirm that I’m going. You’re trying to push my buttons, make me show up and post it on social media. Nope. While I’m attacking the feds, maybe not going to a public event which the feds are organizing is probably a very good idea. I’m good.”

But fans weren’t buying it. The memorial was max security—the president and vice president were in attendance. If anything, Candace would have been safer there than anywhere else. And the math just wasn’t mathing.

Was It Really About Safety? Or Did Erika Pull the Plug?
Many fans are convinced that Candace’s absence wasn’t about safety at all—it was about Erika Kirk making a power move. According to

multiple sources, Erika was furious that Candace had made Charlie’s passing all about her, dominating headlines and social media with her theories and emotional outpourings. The last thing Erika wanted was for Candace to turn the memorial into another episode of the Candace Owens Show.

And honestly, it’s not hard to see why Erika would feel that way. Since Charlie’s death, Candace has been the face of the movement, while Erika has been relegated to the background. Even Erika’s appointment as the new CEO of Turning Point USA didn’t make as much noise as Candace’s Twitter rants about “getting to the bottom” of Charlie’s death.

Candace, for her part, hinted that Erika might not be in full control of the memorial, or anything else for that matter:

“Erika is in full control. I would hope she’s in full control, but I don’t know. I’m hearing some stories about donors pushing things, about pressure with planning this event.”

Conspiracy Theories and Power Plays

Candace’s claims that powerful people were threatening Turning Point USA only added fuel to the fire. She alleged that donors had asked the organization to blacklist her and Tucker Carlson, and that’s why she wasn’t invited to speak at the memorial.

“You got me. I was not invited to speak alongside President Trump and JD Vance on the stage with Tucker Carlson at a memorial event. There’s this memorial thing in Arizona, which is not a funeral. It’s a memorial event. That is, by the way, in large part, from what I understand, being controlled by the White House. Trump is controlled by Zionists. So, they’re baiting me here. Why would I be invited by anyone in Trump’s Zionist administration as I am speaking about the topics I’m speaking? It’s common sense. They’re not going to allow me to share the stage.”

But here’s the twist: Tucker Carlson did speak at the event. So Candace’s claims about Turning Point USA blacklisting her don’t fully add up. Several sources have confirmed that the real reason she didn’t attend was that she was banned—by Erika herself.

Erika Kirk: The Silent Power Behind the Curtain

Erika Kirk has been getting a lot of negative comments online since Charlie’s death. People have blamed her for not speaking out as much as Candace, and some have even insinuated she might be compromised or had something to do with Charlie’s passing. The pressure has been immense, and it’s understandable that she might not want Candace there, turning the memorial into a circus.

Candace, meanwhile, has been relentless, making herself the loudest voice in the room and refusing to let the story fade. She was the first to hint that there was more to Charlie’s death than met the eye, and she’s been deep in the weeds investigating everything from private jet movements to Discord chat logs.

Candace’s Crusade: From Grief to Conspiracy

When a Twitter user posted about a suspicious private jet leaving Provo Airport after the shooting, Candace was quick to amplify the story:

“If anybody knows anything about this, please comment below or email [email protected].”

She repeatedly claimed that Charlie’s death was an ordered hit, and that there was a massive cover-up at the highest levels:

“The feds immediately interjected and took over the case from local police. If they had wanted to catch Charlie’s killer, they would have publicized all pictures and videos and the internet would have solved it in minutes. The desire was never there.”

Even after the FBI announced they had arrested a suspect, Candace insisted that more people were involved:

“More people were involved and we need to know whom. A lot of school shootings are related to Discord chats. There is an underground emerging and we need to know who the directors of it are.”

She warned fans to be “very wary and suspicious of the people who are already telling us to stop asking questions about the Charlie Kirk assassination.” She accused the FBI of being in on the cover-up, retweeting posts that claimed the bureau was scrubbing evidence.

Candace even hinted that Charlie was under immense pressure from billionaire donors who wanted him to ban Tucker Carlson from events—another layer of the conspiracy she’s determined to expose.

The Aftermath: Damage Control or Genuine Change of Heart?

After being banned from the memorial, Candace seemed to have a sudden change of heart. She went on a praise tour for Erika Kirk, tweeting about Erika’s strength and calling her “a stunning example of the Christian faith.” She gushed over Erika’s speech at the memorial, saying it was “one of the most consequential speeches in American history.”

“The strength it takes to stand on stage and say that you forgive a person who brought so much hurt to you. Absolutely incredible, Erika. What a stunning example of the Christian faith.”

But many fans weren’t convinced. After weeks of making Charlie’s death about herself, calling out billionaires and the FBI, Candace’s sudden pivot to praising Erika felt like pure damage control. Was she trying to make sure she wasn’t banned from the funeral, too? Was she genuinely moved by Erika’s speech, or was she just playing nice for the cameras?

Will Erika Forgive Candace? Or Is the Door Shut Forever?

The million-dollar question now is whether Erika will forgive Candace for her outsized role in the aftermath of Charlie’s death. Going from calling out billionaires and the FBI to gassing Erika up as the ultimate Christian role model feels like a complete 180, and fans are already side-eyeing it.

Erika might smile for the cameras, but behind the scenes, will she let Candace back in—or will she slam the door shut once and for all? Either way, the feud just went from messy to downright unpredictable, and something tells us the fireworks aren’t even close to over.

The Bigger Picture: Who Controls the Narrative?

For Turning Point USA and the conservative movement, this feud is about more than just two powerful women clashing over a memorial. It’s about who controls the narrative, who gets to speak for the movement, and how personal grief can become public spectacle.

Candace Owens has made it clear she’s not backing down. Erika Kirk is determined to protect her family’s legacy. And as the investigation into Charlie’s death continues, both women are fighting for the spotlight—and for control.

One thing is certain: This drama isn’t just unfolding, it’s accelerating. The stage is set, the players are in position, and the next chapter is guaranteed to be explosive. Will Erika and Candace ever find common ground? Or is the conservative movement about to fracture even further?

Stay tuned—because in the world of right-wing drama, nothing is ever as simple as it seems. Drop your thoughts in the comments, hit that like button, and subscribe for the next chapter in this wild saga.