Candace Owens drops explosive allegations about Charlie Kirk’s death: ‘Our military was involved’

Conservative commentator and author Candace Owens claimed on Tuesday (December 9) via Instagram Stories that she received an anonymous tip from a US military source. She described it as an email from "a man in the military," alleging Pentagon involvement in the September 10 assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk.

Owens wrote, "It feels like today will be the day that the government can no longer deny it. Charlie Kirk was assassinated and our military was involved." She referred to the email as an "immediately answered prayer" and said she would share full details later, though no evidence or screenshots were provided.

Longstanding conspiracy claims

This post is the latest in Owens’ months-long probe into Kirk’s death. Since the September 10 assassination, Owens has repeatedly promoted conspiracy theories suggesting external involvement, including alleging Israeli involvement and implicating TPUSA's senior leadership.

Owens has a history of making controversial claims. Earlier this year, she ran a podcast series claiming Brigitte Macron, France’s first lady, was allegedly born male—a claim that resulted in a defamation lawsuit filed by Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron in May.

Charlie Kirk's assassination

Charlie Kirk, 31, was fatally shot during a Q&A session at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, by 22-year-old Tyler Robinson. Robinson was arrested and charged with aggravated murder.

Authorities, including the FBI, have ruled the attack a lone-gunman incident motivated by Robinson’s opposition to Kirk’s conservative activism. No evidence has been found to support any conspiracy or involvement of external parties, including the US military.