Overview
- Hammer released screenshots of a private WhatsApp chat showing Kirk thanking colleagues for guidance hours after venting about donors.
- The new posts follow Candace Owens’ release of screenshots in which Kirk complained about “Jewish donors” and mused about leaving the pro‑Israel cause.
- TPUSA spokesperson Andrew Kolvet confirmed the authenticity of the leaked group‑chat images and said relevant materials were given to the FBI.
- Owens has insinuated that Hammer had foreknowledge of the shooting and suggested Israeli involvement, claims Hammer denies.
- Reporting from JTA notes that authorities have presented no evidence linking the charged suspect in Kirk’s killing to Israel as the investigation continues.