Candace Owens denied falsely accusing Erika Kirk in her husband Charlie Kirk’s murder, calling Ben Shapiro’s claim a lie.

Candace Owens denied Ben Shapiro’s claim on The Megyn Kelly Show that she accused Erika Kirk of involvement in her husband Charlie Kirk’s murder, calling the allegation a "lie" and "made up out of thin air." Owens, who has shared unverified theories about cover-ups and foreign connections related to Charlie Kirk’s death, stated she never accused Erika Kirk of murder. Shapiro, appearing on Kelly’s show, criticized Owens’ behavior as "evil," while Erika Kirk, now CEO of Turning Point USA, urged public grace amid online speculation. Charlie Kirk, 31, was fatally shot at Utah Valley University on September 10; Tyler Robinson, 22, has been arrested and charged with murder, facing possible execution if convicted.