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Candace Owens' New Series Sparks Outrage Over Charlie Kirk’s Death

2/25/2026

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Candace Owens teased a new series, "Bride of Charlie," about Erika Kirk, Charlie Kirk's widow, with a teaser on X showing coverage of his assassination and Erika, who became Turning Point USA CEO after his death.
Meghan McCain and Ben Shapiro condemned Owens as "pure evil."
A Candace Owens spokesperson said there is no significant backlash.
Charlie Kirk's alleged killer Tyler Robinson faces the death penalty for September 2025 shooting.

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Candace Owens teased a new series, "Bride of Charlie," about Erika Kirk, Charlie Kirk's widow, with a teaser on X showing coverage of his assassination and Erika, who became Turning Point USA CEO after his death.
Meghan McCain and Ben Shapiro condemned Owens as "pure evil."
A Candace Owens spokesperson said there is no significant backlash.
Charlie Kirk's alleged killer Tyler Robinson faces the death penalty for September 2025 shooting.