Candace Owens’ recent barrage against Erika Kirk appears, according to insiders who spoke to The New York Post, to be driven by personal resentment. Owens was reportedly let go from Turning Point USA (TPUSA) in 2019—a decision she blames on her own “mad” behavior, according to a source close to the organization.
The former communications director, now 36, has not held back in spreading unfounded conspiracy theories about Kirk and her late husband Charlie Kirk, who was killed in September of last year.
For anyone who has worked alongside Owens, her pattern of dismissing facts, chasing attention and engaging in reckless public antics seems deliberate.
Those who have interacted with her say that the same traits that led to confrontations with TPUSA staff carried over into her time at the Daily Wire and beyond.
One former colleague noted, “She had no respect for the truth; she lived for the drama.” Their claims stretch back to high‑school days, where Owens allegedly displayed a penchant for inflammatory content.
An insider told the Post that Owens’ main motivation is to destroy “Charlie’s legacy and the organization he built because he threw her out of TPUSA.”
She had served as the communications director for the group from 2017 to 2019, but was reportedly dismissed because her “nuts” were on full display, something the source said.
Even after her exit, the same insider said Charlie maintained a friendship with her, occasionally texting her to keep the line open.
The relationship between Owens and Charlie became complicated after he and Erika began dating in 2018. The same source revealed that Owens felt displaced by the new partnership, questioning who she was if someone “who knew nothing” was in the mix.
An additional detail cited was that Owens was not invited to Charlie’s 2021 wedding—a move the source said was “really telling.”
Earlier that week, Owens and Erik had agreed to a truce, planning a meeting on Monday to discuss unresolved issues.
Yet Owens’ conspiracy‑laden claims about Charlie’s death continue to surface. She has alleged that Israeli Mossad agents, U.S. troops, Egyptian aircraft, and even the French government had a hand in the murder—despite the incident being publicly recorded and the alleged assailant already in custody awaiting trial.
A recent guest on Owens’ shows, comedian and commentator Ami Kozak, shared his experience. The two appeared together on her podcast last year to discuss the Israel‑Hamas conflict.
Kozak describes Owens as someone who “goes against the grain for the sake of sensationalism, never for the truth.” He further points out that many of Owens’ allegations fall apart when confronted with basic proof.
The Anti‑Defamation League went so far as to crown Owens “Antisemite of the Year” in 2024, citing a slew of hateful statements including labeling Judaism as a “pedophile‑centric religion” that uses demons and child sacrifice, and repeating false narratives such as Israel’s involvement in 9/11 or a secret Jewish cabal orchestrating Michael Jackson’s death.
These claims, like the many others she has made, collapse under scrutiny. Kozak underscored that Owens’ drive for power and cultural influence has rendered her “house of cards” vulnerable as her claims repeatedly prove baseless.
Responding to the Post’s request, Owens’ spokesperson dismissed the allegations as “baseless, but very funny.” She also faces a looming courtroom battle: French First Lady Brigitte Macron’s defamation suit, filed in July 2025.
The lawsuit names 22 counts of defamation and alleges Owens continues to spread falsehoods about Macron’s sex‑identity, even after receiving evidence—including birth records and childhood photos—that confirms the first lady was born female.
The complaint says Owens ignored multiple retraction requests and continued her “relentless bullying” via her “Becoming Brigitte” podcast and related merchandise.
If the Macron case succeeds, the financial fallout could be severe. Sources speculate that Owens stands to lose millions in damages, a scenario that may finally bring her to recognize the stakes.
Her husband, George Farmer, and extended family have reportedly felt the strain of Owens’ antisemitic comments. Lord Michael Farmer, George’s British father‑in‑law, issued a statement condemning public remarks from a prominent family member and reaffirming his own stance against antisemitism.
The couple welcomed their fourth child in July 2025 and currently reside in Nashville. Owens’ show remains a lucrative venture, with a recent Fortune estimate indicating her company pulls in up to $10 million annually—an impressive turnaround from her earlier days in Stamford, Connecticut, where she once struggled to pay rent and was forced to sue her landlord over alleged mold and health issues, ultimately losing the case and paying $20,000 in damages.
After her departure from TPUSA, Owens was hired by the Daily Wire, where reports suggest friction with colleagues from day one. Anecdotes describe her throwing car keys at a producer and demanding large studio spaces, yet she also pushed for personal promotion, questioning why the show hadn’t graced the cover of People magazine.
Co‑founder Ben Shapiro, who publicly criticized Owens for her antisemitic rhetoric, ended their partnership last year, citing the “disgraceful” nature of her comments. CEO Jeremy Boreing officially confirmed the split, and Owens herself acknowledged the separation with a post saying, “The rumors are true — I am finally free.”
Now operating independently, Owens has more flexibility to monetize her content than ever, yet whether her continued remarks are mere free‑speech or a legally defensible stance remains to be determined.
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