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“Some hate can’t be negotiated”: Why Candace Owens’ meeting with Erika Kirk signals a strategic pause, not peace

“Some hate can’t be negotiated”: Why Candace Owens’ meeting with Erika Kirk signals a strategic pause, not peace

Erika Kirk met privately with Candace Owens after months of frustration over conspiracy claims surrounding Charlie Kirk’s assassination. While describing the meeting as productive, Kirk continues to push back against unproven narratives, highlighting the tension between free speech and accountability. The discussion underscored the influence of public platforms and the emotional toll of misinformation amid an ongoing criminal case.

Erika Kirk has offered a rare public assessment of her long-awaited sit-down with Candace Owens, calling the meeting “very productive” despite months of tension fueled by conspiracy theories surrounding her husband’s killing. Since conservative activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot in September, Owens, once considered a close ally, had promoted unsubstantiated claims that questioned the official narrative of his death. Those theories deeply angered Kirk’s widow, who has since taken over leadership of Turning Point USA and publicly urged Owens to stop. Their private, hours-long conversation now marks a fragile attempt to reset a relationship strained by grief, mistrust, and public scrutiny.

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Erika Kirk calls meeting with Candace Owens “very productive”

Following the four-and-a-half-hour meeting, Kirk shared a brief message on X, writing, “Had a very productive conversation with [Owens]. More to come from both of us.” Owens echoed the sentiment, saying, “We agreed much more than I had anticipated. Of course, we also disagreed on various points and people as well. Most importantly, we were able to share intel and clarify intent.” The meeting came after Owens repeatedly speculated that forces beyond the accused gunman were involved in Kirk’s assassination, including claims implicating foreign governments and even Turning Point USA associates. Law enforcement, however, maintains that Tyler Robinson acted alone. Prosecutors allege Robinson shot Kirk during an outdoor event at Utah Valley University and later texted his roommate, “I had enough of [Kirk’s] hatred. Some hate can’t be negotiated out.”Despite acknowledging the official account during her podcast, Owens continued to express doubt. “I said one of the reasons why I really want to sit down is because I want to walk out of here and feel confident saying to my audience, ‘Hey, there’s stuff going on behind the scenes, but Tyler Robinson shot Charlie Kirk,’” she said. Yet Owens added that a conversation with Turning Point’s lawyer left her unconvinced, stating, “I don’t believe that Tyler Robinson pulled the trigger.”For Erika Kirk, the meeting appears less about agreement and more about containment. With Turning Point USA under intense pressure and legal proceedings ahead, her willingness to engage Owens signals an effort to prevent further damage, even as fundamental disagreements over Charlie Kirk’s death remain firmly unresolved.Also Read: Candace Owens accuses Erika Kirk of evading answers as ‘Egyptian plane’ theory resurfaces in Charlie Kirk murder case Go to Source

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