Overview
- Candace Owens used her podcast to accuse President Donald Trump of staying silent about the September killing of Charlie Kirk and to blame a pro‑Israel lobby for limiting information on the case.
- She argued that Trump’s AI‑generated Truth Social image of himself with Kirk and a Star of David, along with a national day of remembrance, signaled that the investigation would not be pursued.
- Owens newly alleged that Turning Point USA concealed details of Kirk’s funeral by hiding a purported Catholic burial, a claim for which she provided no proof and which is not supported by public records cited in coverage.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and hedge‑fund manager Bill Ackman publicly rejected Owens’ assertions as baseless, countering her suggestion that Kirk faced threats tied to Israel and pro‑Israel donors.
- The commentary reflects a widening rift on the right, as figures including Tucker Carlson question Israel policy and media note Owens’ prior antisemitism controversies, even as the murder investigation remains a matter of public interest.