Candace Owens Shares ‘Shocking’ Charlie Kirk Text Message

Conservative commentator Candace Owens has released what she describes as a shocking text message allegedly sent by Charlie Kirk on the night before he was assassinated, drawing intense online attention and renewed controversy. Owens shared the screenshot on social media, saying the message shows Kirk expressing deep frustration just hours before he was fatally shot at a Utah university event.

In posts accompanying the screenshots, Owens said the communication was sent to some of Kirk’s close allies and suggested that it revealed disturbing private thoughts he had shortly before his death. The claim — which Owens has made repeatedly in recent weeks — has reignited debate about Kirk’s final hours and been seized on by supporters and critics alike.

What Owens Released

Owens shared an image of a text message she says was sent by Kirk late on the evening before his assassination, claiming it showed he was worried, agitated, or indicating private concerns about his situation. She argued that it provided important context about his mindset that wasn’t visible in his public statements.

The post quickly spread across X (formerly Twitter) and other social platforms, with users debating whether the message was authentic, misleading, or relevant to understanding the events leading up to the shooting.

Broader Context Around Kirk’s Messages

This wasn’t the first time messages from Kirk have surfaced. In the weeks before his assassination, private texts from Kirk discussing donors and his evolving views on issues such as support for Israel were widely circulated online — including by Owens and other commentators — and confirmed as authentic by some associates.

For example, messages posted earlier this year allegedly showed Kirk complaining that “Jewish donors play into all the stereotypes” and that tensions with donors over policy stances had pushed him into a difficult position just days before his death. Turning Point USA — the organisation Kirk founded — acknowledged these messages were real, but said they reflected private frustrations rather than a major shift in his views.

Reaction Online — Praise and Pushback

As expected, Owens’ release of the purported text message drew mixed reactions online:

• Supporters said it shed light on a disturbing final night and felt it was legitimate insight into Kirk’s mental state before he was killed.
• Critics warned that sharing private communications in such a context was inappropriate, saying that screenshots and leaks don’t always tell the whole story.
• Some commentators expressed scepticism about the authenticity and relevance of the message, noting that private group chats and forwarded screenshots can be misleading or taken out of context.

Debate over the message’s significance also reopened conversations about Kirk’s private disagreements with donors and his public persona.

Why It Matters

The text message release comes amid a broader media firestorm following Charlie Kirk’s assassination in September 2025, which has sparked conspiracy theories, heated commentary and internal disputes within some political circles. Owens — once a close ally of Kirk’s — has been one of the most vocal figures pushing controversial narratives about the circumstances of his death.

Whether the text reveals anything definitive about what Kirk was thinking or planning before he was killed remains unclear, and there has been no official confirmation from law enforcement that the message relates to the investigation into his murder. Instead, the post has primarily become part of a larger public debate over how private communications should be interpreted after a tragedy.

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