‘TPUSA exec at funeral’: Candace Owens reacts again as bullet mismatch emerges in Taylor Robinson case in Charlie Kirk shooting

On March 31, 2026, Candace Owens was once again thrust into the spotlight as she responded to new charges in the murder of Charlie Kirk. She shared a video and responded with a laughing emoji, “😂😂😂😂😂makes me feel like a Turning Point USA executive at a funeral.” This comes after new reports revealed key problems with the evidence against Tyler Robinson. There is a serious question at the heart of the case. A report with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) said the bullet used in the killing may not have matched the police rifle that was tied to Robinson. This detail now raises suspicions and pushes the case into a new phase, just months after Kirk was shot and killed at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025.

Candace Owens reacts as Tyler Robinson defense points to bullet and rifle evidence mismatch

Candace Owens is one of the loudest voices questioning the case. After the new report was released, she posted on Her comments came after multiple media outlets, including reports related to the ATF investigation and TMZ, said the bullets found did not match the rifle used by Robinson. His lawyers are now using this to argue that the evidence may not fully support the charges. As a result, Robinson’s legal team asked that an upcoming hearing be postponed so they could study the bullet analysis in detail. He currently faces serious charges, including aggravated murder, and could face the death penalty if convicted.

Charlie Kirk shooting Timeline of the case, background on Tyler Robinson and growing online reaction

Charlie Kirk, 31, was shot and killed after moderating a debate event at Utah Valley University. Police later identified 22-year-old Tyler Robinson through surveillance and online activity. After a 33-hour manhunt, Robinson’s family recognized him in news photos and he turned himself in.Investigators earlier believed Robinson wrote messages on bullets found in the weapon. These include phrases such as “Hey fascists! Get a hold of it” and “Bella Ciao.” At the time, officials said he may have been influenced by online content.Tyler Robinson grew up in Utah and briefly attended Utah State University before dropping out. People close to him were reportedly shocked by the incident. A message shared with investigators mentioned that he “needed to retrieve a rifle from the throw site.”The case also sparked strong reactions online. Marjorie Taylor Greene posted, “ATF was unable to match bullets to Taylor Robinson’s gun and after news broke, the Sheriff resigned.”Shortly after the report came to light, Washington County Sheriff Keith Brooksby resigned after 30 years on the job. Officials have not linked his withdrawal to the case, but many online users still question the timing. As the legal battle continues, Tyler Robinson will return to court on April 17, 2026.