NASHVILLE — In a move that has reignited the firestorm of conspiracy theories surrounding the September 10, 2025, assassination of Charlie Kirk, podcaster Candace Owens has made her most controversial claim yet. Owens asserts that the slain Turning Point USA (TPUSA) founder appeared to her in a dream to reveal the identity of the person who betrayed him.
According to Owens, the dream took place at the funeral of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s wife. In this vision, she claims a “purgatorial” version of Kirk appeared and signaled for her to look at the man to his left—whom she identified as Andrew Kolvet, the current CEO of Turning Point USA.
1. The “Betrayal” Theory and TPUSA Friction
Since Kirk was fatally shot by a sniper at Utah Valley University, Owens has consistently questioned the official narrative, often targeting the inner circle of TPUSA.
- The Dream’s Message: Owens claims Kirk’s “soul” told her that Kolvet was the primary betrayer. She has reportedly messaged Kolvet directly, alleging he knows more about the security lapses and the events leading to the shooting than he has admitted.
- Ongoing Conflict: This is not the first time Owens has clashed with TPUSA leadership. She previously engaged in a public dispute with Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk, though the two later reached an apparent truce.
- The Kolvet Response: Andrew Kolvet and TPUSA have largely ignored Owens’ latest claims, focusing instead on the upcoming trial of Tyler James Robinson, the 22-year-old suspect charged with Kirk’s murder.
2. Reaction: “Dream Land” or Truth-Seeking?
While Owens’ loyal fanbase has praised her for “following her intuition,” critics and former allies have slammed her for using dreams as a substitute for evidence.
| Criticism Source | Key Argument |
| Conservative Influencers | Argue that Owens is “resorting to mysticism” because she lacks actual proof of a conspiracy. |
| Social Media (X) | Users have pointed out that her previous “bombshells”—including theories about Fort Huachuca—remained unproven. |
| Legal Experts | Note that such claims complicate the ongoing federal investigation into the shooter’s possible motives. |
3. The State of the Investigation (2026)
As of January 2026, federal authorities have maintained that Tyler James Robinson acted as a lone wolf motivated by political extremism. However, security director Brian Harpole has faced scrutiny for “preventable flaws,” including rooftop exposure and drone restrictions that existed on the day of the hit.
- Posthumous Honors: In late 2024, Donald Trump posthumously awarded Charlie Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
- National Remembrance: October 14 has been designated as a National Day of Remembrance for Kirk, marking what would have been his 32nd birthday.