Candace Owens has escalated her ongoing feud with Erika Kirk by making one of her most explosive claims yet. During a recent podcast episode, the political commentator accused Charlie Kirk's widow of allegedly using deepfake technology to imitate her late husband's voice in order to secure control of Turning Point USA. The accusation has ignited another firestorm online, especially because it comes amid continued conspiracy theories and public scrutiny surrounding Charlie Kirk's death.
Owens Raises Questions About Audio Authenticity
Owens framed her comments as personal opinions and repeatedly acknowledged that her allegations remain unproven. Still, the intensity of her remarks immediately sent social media into chaos, with supporters and critics fiercely debating whether the claims crossed a dangerous line.
Allegations of AI Voice Manipulation
The controversy centers around Erika Kirk's claim that Charlie Kirk personally named her as the next leader of TPUSA before his death. According to Owens, the alleged recording confirming that decision has never been publicly released, which led her to question its authenticity.
During the podcast, Owens suggested the audio may not actually feature Charlie's real voice. She implied that artificial intelligence technology could have been used to create the recording after his death. Owens also argued that the timing felt suspicious because the alleged announcement reportedly happened only weeks after Charlie Kirk was killed during a speaking event. According to her, Erika should have been focused on mourning rather than stepping into leadership so quickly.
The commentator went even further while describing what she believes the situation could mean if proven true. "Just to be clear, I am not being dramatic. If this turns out to be real, I would assert that she is capable of real harm, that she's dangerous, and I would extend that to every person around her who approves that monstrous plan," Owens said.
She also described Erika as a possible "ruthless psychopath" and questioned whether she lacked human emotion if she intentionally deceived the public.
Additional Scrutiny on Erika Kirk
Owens did not stop at the deepfake accusation. She also alleged that Erika exaggerated or fabricated parts of her educational background, including claims tied to Arizona State University.
"We keep being told it doesn't matter... her husband died," Owens said while discussing the backlash she has faced for continuing to question Erika publicly.
Importantly, none of Owens' allegations have been independently verified. Erika Kirk has not directly responded to the latest claims as of now, though she has strongly denied previous accusations made against her. In earlier statements, she criticized conspiracy theories surrounding her husband's death and condemned suggestions that she played any role in harming him.
The feud between Owens and Erika has now evolved into one of the internet's most controversial political-media battles. Every new accusation, podcast clip and viral social media post continues fueling a cycle of speculation that shows no sign of slowing down anytime soon.
