‘The last year of Charlie’s life…’: Candace Owens questions TPUSA staffer’s story about Charlie Kirk’s final hours
New problems arise in the incident Charlie KirkThe final hours of the conference came after conservative commentator Candace Owens publicly questioned the claims of Turning Point USA spokesperson Andrew Corvitt. At issue is whether Corvette said something to Owens in the short time after Kirk’s death that he later changed in his public account. The exchange sparked a new round of debate among conservatives, with both sides insisting on their version of events and growing discussion online.
Candace Owens takes issue with Andrew Corvette’s description of Charlie Kirk’s purported final text
The latest controversy began when Corvette shared a post discussing Kirk’s views during the final year of his life. He wrote that the late founder of Turning Point America was increasingly concerned about the rise of Islam in the West and said the issue had become one of Kirk’s greatest concerns.Owens quickly responded, arguing that the public statement was inconsistent with what she said Corvette told her privately in the immediate aftermath of Kirk’s death.“That’s not what you told me. You told me specifically that he texted me the night before saying ‘They’re going to kill me’.”She went on to explain that she had pressed him for more information at the time.“I specifically asked you who he was referring to and you said ‘I’m not sure.'” This was less than 48 hours after his assassination. “Owens then questioned why his explanation seemed to have changed.“Now are you sure he means the left?”Her comments immediately drew attention on social media, with supporters and critics debating the significance of the alleged dialogue. While some supported Owens’ call for consistency, others defended Corvette’s interpretation of Kirk’s public statements.
Debate continues, Andrew Corvert stands his ground
Corvette isn’t backing down from his previous comments. Instead, he continued to respond to users on X who questioned his version of events.According to his public responses, Kirk repeatedly expressed concern that “leftists will try to kill him.” Corvette repeated this statement in response to several users who questioned how he came to this conclusion.But, she said, he had a conversation with her shortly after Kirk’s death in which he said things that contradicted those public statements. Her criticism was not directed at the broader political discussion but at what she saw as actions in the so-called last text message story.During this exchange, neither Owens nor Corvette provided any additional evidence beyond their own claims. This means the debate remains driven by competing personal accounts rather than independently verified information.The controversy has once again thrust the death of Charlie Kirk to the forefront of public discussion, highlighting enduring rifts in conservative media. The dispute over the so-called final text is also far from settled, with both sides standing firm and the story still circulating widely online.
