Candice Owens fussed over Andrew Corvette’s defense of Erica Kirk, calls biblical comparison ‘blasphemous’ and ‘sick’
The bitter public battle between Candace Owens and the leaders of Turning Point America has taken another turn for the worse. On July 10, Owens fired back at TPUSA spokesman Andrew Kolvet after he posted a sarcastic message on X comparing conspiracy theories to claims that Jesus’ resurrection involved a body double and that Mary was part of a murder plot. Owens called the comparison “absolutely blasphemous” and accused Corvette of abusing his Christian faith to defend Erica Kirk, the widow of late TPUSA founder Charlie Kirk. The latest confrontation comes as court proceedings continue for Tyler Robinson, who is accused of killing Charlie Kirk during a September 2025 TPUSA event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. Prosecutors presented video evidence, DNA findings and statements allegedly linked to Robinson, while his defense team challenged parts of the forensic case. So far, court documents have not supported the broader theory advanced by Owens.
Why are Candace Owens and Andrew Corvette fighting over Charlie Kirk’s legacy?
The roots of the dispute date back many years. Owens and Charlie Kirk had been close allies through her previous job at Turning Point America. Although Owens left the organization in 2019, she has said multiple times that they remain friends and stay in touch. However, after Kirk’s death, Owens began to publicly question the official version of the shooting. On her podcast and social media accounts, she has raised questions about the investigation and suggested there may be a larger story behind the murder. The claims put her into direct conflict with TPUSA leaders and people close to Kirk. Tensions increased further in early 2026 when Owens released her YouTube series charlie’s bridefocusing on Erica Kirk. The show attracted millions of views but also sparked criticism from commentators across the political spectrum, many of whom believed it unfairly targeted widows still grieving the death of their husbands.
How did Erika Kirk become the center of Candace Owens’ feud with TPUSA?
Erica Kirk takes over as CEO of Turning Point USA following the death of Charlie Kirk. This leadership role puts her at the center of an ongoing feud.Owens said she is seeking answers and protecting Charlie Kirk’s legacy. TPUSA leaders strongly reject this argument. Corvette accused Owens of turning tragedy into content, spreading harmful rhetoric and damaging the reputations of those who knew Kirk. Recent exchanges between the two have included accusations of lying, betrayal and personal attacks. The latest debate over the Corvette religious analogy shows just how personal the conflict has become. What began as a disagreement over the investigation into Charlie Kirk’s death has expanded into a broader battle over faith, loyalty, leadership and the future of the conservative movement.With Robinson’s case still making its way through the courts and Owens continuing to comment on the issue, there’s little sign that the public feud between Owens and TPUSA’s inner circle will die down anytime soon.
