Conservative commentator Candace Owens finds herself at the center of another firestorm, this time involving Turning Point USA and its faith division. The controversy erupted after a TPUSA Faith pastor publicly labeled Owens as "evil" and "demonic" during a religious event, sparking a fierce response from the media personality.
The Provocative Clip and Owens' Response
On November 27, Candace Owens took to social media platform X to share a video clip that would ignite the ongoing conflict. The footage featured a TPUSA Faith pastor making inflammatory remarks about her character while strangely demanding applause from the audience with the statement, "God wants you to clap for me."
Owens didn't remain silent about the attack. She posted the video accompanied by laughing emojis and a clown face, mockingly writing, "TPUSA 'Faith' coming to a city near you. God wants you to clap for me." Her sarcastic response highlighted what she perceived as the hypocrisy within the organization's religious wing.
Deepening Controversy Over Charlie Kirk's Death
The tension between Owens and TPUSA extends far beyond theological disagreements. The rift significantly widened following the death of Charlie Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA, who was shot during an event at Utah Valley University in September.
Since Kirk's passing, Owens has raised serious questions about the circumstances surrounding his death. She has openly suggested that TPUSA might be concealing important information and has expressed dissatisfaction with the organization's silence since the tragic incident.
During a November 18 podcast appearance, Owens made a startling revelation. She claimed that Charlie Kirk had sent a message to a TPUSA worker the day before his death that read, "They are going to kill me." Importantly, she clarified that Kirk wasn't referring to the "trans lobby" in this ominous message, adding another layer of mystery to the already controversial case.
Growing Backlash and Support
The conflict has drawn attention from various quarters, including event attendees who have begun speaking out. Owens shared another post from user @ProjectConstitu, where a young woman described her disappointing experience at a TPUSA Faith event.
According to the attendee, instead of receiving political discussion framed in biblical context, she witnessed "90 minutes of weaponized hate." The pastors allegedly called people "freaks," labeled Candace Owens as "anti-semitic," and engaged in behavior that the attendee felt contradicted Christian values of love and acceptance.
Owens endorsed this perspective, stating that today's youth can easily identify "fake pastors." She emphasized that Charlie Kirk would never have tolerated such aggressive preaching or behavior on stage, suggesting that the current leadership has strayed from Kirk's original vision for the organization.
The ongoing battle now encompasses multiple fronts: the mysterious circumstances of Charlie Kirk's death, the conduct of TPUSA Faith pastors, their public attacks on Candace Owens, and the impact of these controversies on young conservatives who look to these organizations for guidance.
