NASHVILLE — The tentative truce between Candace Owens and Turning Point USA (TPUSA) CEO Erika Kirk has spectacularly collapsed. Just months after a “productive” meeting in December meant to quiet conspiracy theories surrounding the September 10, 2025, assassination of Charlie Kirk, Owens has launched a fresh offensive. This latest volley—ranging from allegations of “grooming” to claims of financial irregularities—has triggered a fierce intervention from far-right firebrand Laura Loomer.
The conflict reached a boiling point on Thursday, February 12, 2026, following Owens’ recent podcast episodes where she scrutinized Erika Kirk’s leadership and personal life.
1. The “Fatal Attraction” & Grooming Allegations
Owens has pivoted from general conspiracy theories to targeted personal attacks against Erika Kirk.
- “Fatal Attraction” Series: Owens has reportedly titled her latest investigation into the Kirk marriage and TPUSA leadership “Fatal Attraction.” In it, she questions the validity of the Kirks’ marriage, even using a background wedding photo as “evidence” of alleged inconsistencies.
- The “Grooming” Claim: Perhaps the most inflammatory charge, Owens has leveled allegations of “grooming” against the TPUSA CEO. While Owens has not provided substantiated proof, the rhetoric has radicalized her fan base, with many now labeling Erika an “evil child groomer” on social media.
- Leaked Audio: On January 28, 2026, Owens released a “leaked” Zoom call from just 11 days after Charlie Kirk’s death, characterizing Erika’s tone as “upbeat” and suggesting a pre-planned leadership transition.
2. Laura Loomer Intervenes: “Schizophrenic Behavior”
The escalating rhetoric caught the attention of Laura Loomer, who took to X (formerly Twitter) to deliver a scathing rebuke of Owens.
- The “Retainer” Mockery: Loomer highlighted a clip where Owens suggested TPUSA should put her on a “monthly retainer” because they are “rich” and have “millions.” Loomer characterized this as begging for money from an organization Owens simultaneously accuses of murder.
- The Legal Call: Loomer urged Erika Kirk and TPUSA to file for a restraining order and sue Owens for defamation, calling her behavior “demented” and “unwell.”
- Humility & Marriage: Loomer also took aim at Owens’ own personal life, questioning why a woman married to a wealthy Englishman would “embarrass herself online begging for attention and selling bad merch.”
3. Timeline of the Kirk-Owens Conflict (2025–2026)
4. The “Egypt Plot” and Foreign Influence
Owens continues to challenge the official law enforcement narrative that Tyler James Robinson acted alone in the assassination.
- The Egypt Connection: Owens claims to have evidence of Egyptian military planes tracking Erika Kirk since 2022 and being present in Utah on the day of the shooting.
- Pierre Falcone: She has also linked French businessman Pierre Falcone to senior TPUSA figures, hinting at a “major financial arrangement” that progressed only after Charlie Kirk’s death.