Candace Owens
Candace Owens
March 26, 2026

VIRAL! It's Okay Not To Believe A Word Erika Kirk Says. | Candace Ep 317

Quick Read

Candace Owens presents her 'thesis' on Charlie Kirk's death, alleging a cover-up and foreknowledge by Turning Point USA figures, citing timeline discrepancies, a police scanner recording, and what she frames as Erica Kirk's repeated lies.
A police scanner recording disproves the 'tarmac hug' between Erica Kirk and Andrew Kolb occurred in Provo, suggesting it happened in Scottsdale.
Andrew Kolb's timeline of 'not knowing' about Charlie Kirk's death aligns with a Santa Barbara-to-Scottsdale flight, implying foreknowledge.
Erica Kirk is accused of multiple 'manipulative' lies, including her mother's hospital status and the timing of learning about Charlie's death.

Summary

Candace Owens continues her investigation into the death of Charlie Kirk, focusing on alleged inconsistencies in the narratives provided by Erica Kirk and Andrew Kolb. Owens presents new 'evidence,' including a police scanner recording, to argue that the widely reported 'tarmac hug' between Erica Kirk and Andrew Kolb in Provo could not have happened as described. Instead, Owens theorizes the hug occurred in Scottsdale, implying Andrew Kolb was on a flight that departed Santa Barbara shortly after Charlie Kirk was shot, and that TPUSA leadership met at Scottsdale Airport before traveling to Provo. She also highlights what she considers a pattern of 'manipulative' behavior and 'lies' from Erica Kirk, particularly regarding her mother's hospital status and when she learned of Charlie's death. Owens concludes that the inconsistencies suggest foreknowledge of Charlie Kirk's assassination and a deliberate cover-up by Turning Point USA, further fueled by their aggressive PR campaigns and refusal to address her questions directly.
The host's detailed reconstruction of events and allegations of a cover-up challenge the official narrative surrounding Charlie Kirk's death, suggesting potential foreknowledge and manipulation by prominent figures within Turning Point USA. This narrative could significantly impact public perception of these individuals and the organization, raising questions about accountability and transparency in conservative media circles.

Takeaways

  • A police scanner recording from September 10th in Provo indicates Erica Kirk was scheduled for pickup at 3:30 p.m., disproving the narrative of her waiting an hour on the tarmac for Andrew Kolb's alleged 4:40 p.m. arrival.
  • The host theorizes the 'tarmac hug' between Erica Kirk and Andrew Kolb actually occurred in Scottsdale, not Provo, based on Andrew's statements about his emotional state and lack of information.
  • Andrew Kolb's claim of 'not knowing what was going on' with Charlie Kirk for a 40-minute window aligns with a flight from Santa Barbara to Scottsdale that took off five minutes after Charlie was shot.
  • Erica Kirk is accused of lying about her mother being in the hospital on September 10th and about learning of Charlie's death while airborne, contradicting her own statements and a New York Times article.
  • A Turning Point USA-associated plane was identified at Fort Huachuca on October 4th, after Charlie Kirk's assassination, and then flew to Kalispell, Montana, a known meeting point for the security team.
  • The host suggests the 'too perfect' and 'AI-like' responses from Erica Kirk and TPUSA figures indicate a planned narrative that fails to account for genuine human emotion and inconsistencies.

Insights

1Police Scanner Debunks Provo Tarmac Hug Narrative

A police scanner recording from September 10th in Provo reveals officers discussing picking up Erica Kirk from Provo Airport at 3:30 p.m. This timeline contradicts the widely circulated story that Erica waited an hour on the tarmac for Andrew Kolb's plane, which allegedly landed around 4:40 p.m. The host concludes this definitively disproves the Provo tarmac hug.

Police scanner recording mentioning Sergeant Dupey picking up Erica Kirk from Provo Airport, with the victim's wife arriving at p.m.

2Andrew Kolb's Timeline Points to Scottsdale Meeting

Andrew Kolb told the host he was alone on a plane, experiencing anxiety and fielding questions about Charlie Kirk without knowing what was happening. The host asserts this 'not knowing' period was a brief 40-minute window immediately after Charlie was shot. This timeframe aligns with a flight from Santa Barbara to Scottsdale that departed five minutes after Charlie was shot, making it the only plausible flight Andrew could have been on while still unaware of Charlie's fate. This leads to the theory that the 'tarmac hug' occurred in Scottsdale upon his arrival, where Erica Kirk was waiting.

Andrew Kolb's statements to the host about his emotional state and lack of information, and the timing of the Santa Barbara to Scottsdale flight (5 minutes after Charlie was shot).

3Allegations of Erica Kirk's Consistent Deception

The host details multiple instances where Erica Kirk allegedly provided false or inconsistent information. These include claims in a New York Times interview that her mother was in the hospital on September 10th (debunked by the host), and that she learned of Charlie's death while airborne. The host argues these inconsistencies, along with changes in her story about seeing Charlie before his death, indicate deliberate manipulation rather than genuine mistakes from a grieving widow.

New York Times article quotes, Erica Kirk's own statements to the host, and Elizabeth McCord's Instagram post implying Erica was airborne when she learned the news.

4TPUSA-Associated Plane at Fort Huachuca Raises Questions

Baron Coleman, confirmed by the host, discovered another plane associated with Turning Point USA (tail number N582MM) that spent a full day at Fort Huachuca on October 4th, after Charlie Kirk's assassination. This plane then traveled to Kalispell, Montana, a location where Charlie Kirk's security team, including Butch Hibbs, later met. The host suggests this pattern of movement for a TPUSA-associated plane at a sensitive military installation, followed by a security team meeting, is highly suspicious and warrants further investigation into potential connections to the assassination.

Baron Coleman's flight tracking data for plane N582MM, showing its presence at Fort Huachuca and subsequent travel to Kalispell, Montana, where TPUSA security personnel later gathered.

Bottom Line

The host's theory suggests a coordinated cover-up by Turning Point USA figures, implying foreknowledge of Charlie Kirk's assassination, rather than a spontaneous tragedy.

So What?

This challenges the official narrative and could lead to significant reputational damage and legal scrutiny for individuals and the organization if proven true. It also suggests a deeper, more sinister plot than previously understood.

Impact

Further independent investigation into flight manifests, communications, and financial records of TPUSA and its key personnel could corroborate or refute these claims, potentially uncovering a major scandal.

The alleged 'too perfect' and 'AI-like' responses from Erica Kirk and TPUSA leadership are highlighted as a sign of planned deception, rather than genuine human grief or error.

So What?

This implies a calculated effort to control the narrative and manipulate public perception, which could erode trust in public figures who rely on authenticity and transparency.

Impact

Analyzing public statements, social media activity, and media interviews of individuals involved for patterns of 'perfect' or rehearsed responses could reveal further evidence of narrative control.

Lessons

  • Listeners are encouraged to provide tips and information regarding Charlie Kirk's pilot, Jamie, or any details about the identified TPUSA-associated plane (N582MM) and its movements.
  • Question official narratives and media portrayals, especially when inconsistencies or 'too perfect' stories emerge, and seek out alternative perspectives.
  • Be wary of public relations campaigns that aggressively attack critics or attempt to control a narrative through financial influence rather than direct engagement and truth-telling.

Notable Moments

The host reacts to comedian Drew Ski's viral skit mocking conservative women, particularly Erica Kirk, and Andrew Kolb's angry response to it.

This moment highlights the public's growing skepticism and perception of inauthenticity surrounding Erica Kirk and conservative influencers, suggesting that the host's investigative efforts are resonating beyond her immediate audience.

Quotes

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"If Andrew left Santa Barbara before Charlie got shot, then there was a plot to kill him. That's why it matters."

Baron Coleman
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"My very strong opinion is that is what transpired on that day based on the evidence that is sitting before us."

Candace Owens
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"It's like they planned for everything to be so profound, right? So profound and guess what? That's not how human beings operate. You're a mess."

Candace Owens
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"Why are you so mad? Now do conservative black women. What are you talking about? I've been made fun of by the left since I started my career... You want to know why you're mad? Cuz you're guilty."

Candace Owens

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