Candace Owens has made a new claim that’s now getting a lot of attention online. She said Erika Kirk may pull out of her ongoing Turning Point USA tour, citing the recent shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Meanwhile, the 2026 spring tour has begun and several university events have taken place. The events at the dinner shocked many people, especially since top political leaders including Donald Trump, Melania Trump and J.D. Vance were present. Shortly after, a video surfaced of Erica looking emotional and saying she just wanted to go home.While there’s no official update on any cancellations, Candace Owens shared her thoughts in a video and made it clear that this was her personal prediction. Meanwhile, reports of recent events have also raised questions about attendance and student reaction to the trip.
Candace Owens claims Erika Kirk may cancel TPUSA tour after WHCD shooting as JD Vance event draws small crowds
In a video clip, Candace Owens publicly shared what she thinks might happen next. She said she believed Erika Kirk might use the shooting as a reason to stop touring.“I quickly wondered what Erica was going to say to the world about the shooting predictions… I guess they’re going to use that as an excuse now to say she’s not going to tour again,” Owens said.She didn’t stop there. Candace Owens also spoke about the response from students on different campuses. According to her, there have been protests and some students were upset about hosting Erica Kirk even before the incident. She said it could also impact ticket sales.“Again, complete speculation, they’re going to take advantage of this and say, well, she’s re-traumatized by the shooting and that’s why she’s going to take a step back because the world has become too violent. That’s my prediction,” Owens added.For now, these are just her claims. There has been no official confirmation that the tour will be cancelled.As for the tour itself, the spring 2026 tour kicked off earlier this month. Events have already been held at George Washington University, the University of Georgia, Ohio State University, Baylor University and the University of Idaho. The fall season is scheduled to begin on September 22, 2026 at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Other sites include Utah State University, Virginia Tech and the University of North Dakota.Meanwhile, another moment from the tour is raising eyebrows. JD Vance attended an event at the University of Georgia, but reports said there wasn’t a large turnout. Reporter Jake Traylor said only about a quarter of the venue’s seats were full. He even posted a video on X showing many empty seats in the arena.Meanwhile, Erica Kirk spoke briefly after the shooting. In a video circulating online, she appeared emotional and said she wanted to go home. Later, speaking on Charlie Kirk’s podcast, she said:“Saturday was yet another distressing example of the continued rise in evil and political violence in our country. I am taking time out to spend time with my family. “The shooting itself has resulted in serious legal action. Authorities have detained 31-year-old Cole Allen. He was accused of attempting to assassinate the president.Even with all this going on, there’s still no official word that Erica Kirk will be canceling or postponing her tour. For now, the event remains as planned and Candace Owens’ comments remain a prediction rather than confirmed news.
