In a significant development within conservative circles, the CEOs of Turning Point USA, Erika Kirk, and prominent political commentator Candace Owens have held a lengthy private meeting, signaling a potential resolution to their public rift. The tensions had escalated in the weeks following the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
A "Productive" Four-and-a-Half Hour Discussion
The breakthrough came after a marathon discussion between the two women. Erika Kirk took to social media platform X to announce the development, stating she had a "very productive conversation" with Owens. She hinted at future collaborations, adding, "More to come from both of us. Looking forward to AmFest this week. Time to get back to work."
Candace Owens provided more detailed insights in a separate post. She revealed that their meeting lasted an extensive four and a half hours and exceeded her expectations. "Erika and I had an extremely productive 4 1/2 hour meeting that I think we both feel should have taken place a lot earlier than it did," Owens wrote. She acknowledged finding more common ground than anticipated, while also confirming disagreements on certain points and individuals.
Sharing Intel and Clarifying Intent
Owens emphasized that the core achievement of the dialogue was the opportunity to share intelligence and clarify intentions. This is particularly notable as critics had previously accused Owens of promoting conspiracy theories related to Charlie Kirk's assassination. The direct conversation appears to have addressed these underlying issues head-on.
"Most importantly, we were able to share intel and clarify intent," Owens stated, highlighting the meeting's constructive nature. She confirmed the immediate positive effect, noting that tensions were successfully thawed as a direct result of their frank discussion.
Moving Forward from Weeks of Tension
The meeting represents a conscious effort by both Kirk and Owens to move past weeks of online friction and conspiracy-laden accusations that followed the tragic assassination. Owens, feeling exhausted after the long conversation, promised her followers a comprehensive update the following day, Tuesday.
"I will of course have a full rundown for you all tomorrow as I am currently exhausted, but I wanted to quickly let you guys know that absolutely nothing was held back and the immediate result was that tensions were thawed," she assured her audience. This development sets the stage for a potentially more unified front as the conservative movement prepares for upcoming events like AmFest.
