Overview
- Owens suggested a federal role in Kirk’s killing and argued posthumous honors like a “holiday” signal culpability, saying the episode made her lose faith in Trump.
- Prominent conservatives blasted her remarks, with Laura Loomer calling them “unhinged,” and Nick Fuentes criticizing her for posting a purported old chat with Kirk.
- A Hindustan Times fact-check concluded she did not directly accuse Trump or his administration of ordering the assassination, despite viral claims.
- Judge Tony Graf’s gag order in State v. Tyler Robinson applies to attorneys, witnesses and court staff, not outside commentators such as Owens, despite her vow to “violate” it.
- The prosecution of Robinson continues with the FBI saying it is pursuing all leads, and only one screenshot of Kirk messages shared by Owens has been verified by a current TPUSA employee while her broader claims remain unsubstantiated.