The tragic passing of Charlie Kirk has descended into a fierce, ideological war, largely spearheaded by Candace Owens, who has leveled the most shocking accusations yet against Erica Kirk, the widow and new face of Turning Point USA (TPUSA).

Owens’ claims transcend typical conspiracy theory, suggesting that Erica is not merely grieving but is a “honeypot”—a strategic asset placed within Charlie’s inner circle to facilitate a hostile takeover and ensure the continuity of a pro-Zionist agenda that Charlie had begun to reject in his final months. The evidence presented by critics is a collection of conflicting testimonies, suspicious conduct, and bizarre public statements.

The ‘Shabbat Shalom’ Gaffe and the ‘Honeypot’ Theory

The theory that Erica Kirk is a “plant” or “honeypot” was dramatically fueled by an emotional television interview where she recounted a highly specific detail about her marriage.

Erica described Charlie honoring the Sabbath by turning off his phone, placing it in a “junk drawer,” and saying “Shabbat Shalom” every Saturday. For critics, this detail—especially the use of the Hebrew greeting—was perceived as a fabricated, overly sanitized performance designed to push a narrative of devout Jewish-Christian solidarity.

Candace Owens and her followers immediately seized on this, arguing that this detail was a blatant attempt to sell the pro-Israel propaganda that Charlie was actively distancing himself from. The critique: a deeply personal, sacred moment was turned into a piece of sanitized political branding.

Critics allege this is the key piece of evidence showing Erica was “in on it”—placed to replace Charlie and continue the funding and message, because otherwise, as one commentator put it, “he would have taken everyone at Turning Point with him.”

The ‘TV Cry’ and the Performance of Grief

Erica’s public appearances, particularly her emotional interview with Jesse Watters on Fox News, were immediately subjected to intense scrutiny and ridicule.

Skeptics accused her of giving a “TV cry,” pointing out the lack of running mascara or ruined makeup during her tearful, sobbing moments. This was viewed as a highly calculated and artificial display—the latest role in her “Israeli-run reality show,” as one voice put it.

The performance was allegedly designed to “hook viewers” with emotional drama and perpetuate the false, official narrative while major financial decisions—like the millions of dollars allegedly thrown around the organization—were being finalized without Charlie.

Furthermore, her insistent effort to bizarrely emphasize that Charlie had “pursued her” and not the other way around was seen as an unnecessary and suspicious attempt to deflect potential historical scrutiny of their initial meeting and relationship dynamic.

The Israeli-Tied Network: Family and Foreign Policy

The “honeypot” theory gains significant traction from the alleged familial and organizational ties critics claim link Erica directly to powerful, pro-Israel entities:

Mother’s Geo-Fencing: Critics allege Erica’s mother was involved in geo-fencing TPUSA-connected churches and events to specifically target Christians with pro-Israel propaganda—effectively using the Christian base for foreign political messaging.

Father’s Defense Ties: Erica’s father is allegedly tied to Ratheon and Israel’s U.S.-funded Iron Dome program, cementing the connection to the military-industrial complex and the Israeli regime itself.

This alleged web suggests a highly compromised position, where the new CEO is not simply carrying her husband’s legacy but is an agent of the very forces Charlie was challenging in his final months, forcing TPUSA back into a pro-Zionist abyss.

The Missing Logs and the Coordinated Exit

Candace Owens has focused relentlessly on the suspicious communication and coordination of Charlie’s inner circle immediately following the incident:

Conflicting Call Logs: Owens demands the release of Mikey McCoy’s call logs, questioning the contradictory claims that he called his father and Erica Kirk in the immediate seconds after the incident. She argues that the refusal to simply release the logs to “dispel this rumor” is proof of a cover-up.

The Coordinated Movement: She highlights that Mikey’s movement was “like he knows where he’s going,” implying the quick exit and immediate arrival at the hospital (within 25 minutes) were due to pre-existing communication and coordination.

The Hospital Lockdown: Candace questions why the hospital was put on lockdown when Charlie arrived, but “they let Mikey and the Turning Point Boys in,” suggesting unusual access and potential federal involvement to control the scene.

The 12 Israeli Phones: The most shocking accusation is the allegation of 12 Israeli phones being present on the UVU campus, suggesting an international surveillance or coordination operation was active at the scene.

Owens believes these inconsistencies prove that the “sensible truth” is being withheld and that the entire TPUSA organization is “engaged in a cover up.”

The Federal Silence and the Final Betrayal

The public suspicion is compounded by the silence from federal agencies. While Candace Owens teases that the “feds know why Erica has been so quiet,” the lack of official clarification or denial has inadvertently transformed the online hypothesis into a mainstream movement seeking answers.

Owens emphasizes that Charlie was “betrayed by everybody” in his final months, and his dying wish—to “tell Candace everything”—underscores the depth of his distrust of those closest to him.

The entire televised narrative is now viewed as a sophisticated PR strategy to sell a story Charlie would have never accepted, as the people he was supposedly fleeing are now the ones trampling all over his legacy with the help of the government and corporate media.