Candace Owens Releases Documentary on Erika Kirk, Sparking Backlash

The conservative media personality's film about the wife of late Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk draws criticism online.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Conservative media personality Candace Owens has released the trailer for her new documentary about Erika Kirk, the wife of deceased right-wing activist Charlie Kirk. The immediate reaction from many figures on the far right has been one of outrage. Owens has publicly questioned the circumstances of Charlie Kirk's death in 2025 and alleged involvement by the federal government and groups aligned with the Israeli government.

Why it matters

Owens' documentary and her claims about Charlie Kirk's assassination have further inflamed political tensions, with the far right accusing her of spreading conspiracy theories and misinformation. The backlash highlights the divisive nature of Owens' brand of conservative commentary.

The details

In the trailer for the film titled "Bride of Charlie", Owens suggests that the federal government tampered with the investigation into Kirk's death and that groups aligned with the Israeli government, including billionaire Bill Ackerman, were involved in events leading up to his assassination. Owens also claims that the suspect arrested by authorities, Tyler Robinson, was not responsible for Kirk's killing.

  • On February 23, 2026, Candace Owens released the trailer for her documentary on Erika Kirk.
  • Charlie Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA, was fatally shot on September 10, 2025 while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah.

The players

Candace Owens

A conservative media personality who has released a documentary about Erika Kirk, the wife of deceased right-wing activist Charlie Kirk.

Erika Kirk

The wife of the late Charlie Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA, who has taken over the organization following her husband's assassination.

Charlie Kirk

The founder of Turning Point USA who was fatally shot in 2025 while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah.

Tyler Robinson

The suspect arrested by local law enforcement and the FBI in connection with Charlie Kirk's assassination, whom Candace Owens claims was not responsible.

Bill Ackerman

A billionaire whom Candace Owens has accused of being involved in events leading up to Charlie Kirk's death.

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What they’re saying

“She's got a documentary filled with total randoms coming out that will prove nothing, as usual.”

— Kevin Smith (X)

“Candace Owens is evil. The Overton window has shifted. Remember she said she'd never go here, well she's here.”

— The Moderate Case (X)

The takeaway

Candace Owens' documentary about Erika Kirk and her claims regarding the circumstances of Charlie Kirk's assassination have further inflamed political tensions, with the far right accusing her of spreading conspiracy theories and misinformation. The backlash highlights the divisive nature of Owens' brand of conservative commentary and the ongoing debate around the events leading up to Charlie Kirk's death.