Candace Owens
Candace Owens
June 13, 2026

REVEALED! Trump Scolded Charlie Kirk Over Epstein. Butler Narrative Collapses. | Ep 348

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Candace Owens reveals Tucker Carlson's claims that Trump shut down an investigation into his own assassination attempt, connects Trump's panic over Epstein files to scolding Charlie Kirk, and labels Charlie Kirk's widow, Erica, a 'psychopath' for her contradictory stances on Israel.
Tucker Carlson claims Trump shut down the investigation into his own assassination attempt in Butler, PA, a claim allegedly confirmed by Dan Bongino.
Trump scolded Charlie Kirk for discussing Epstein, which Owens attributes to Trump being compromised by 'gangsters' (Israel) or being involved in the Epstein files.
Owens labels Charlie Kirk's widow, Erica, a 'psychopath' for her contradictory public and private views on Israel, especially after her husband's death.

Summary

Candace Owens presents a detailed timeline and analysis, suggesting a deep conspiracy involving former President Trump, the Epstein files, and the alleged assassination attempt on Charlie Kirk. She highlights Tucker Carlson's claim that Trump halted an investigation into his own attempted murder in Butler, Pennsylvania, a claim Dan Bongino allegedly confirmed to Carlson before publicly denying it. Owens interprets a New York Times article about Trump's 'panic' over Epstein files and his scolding of Charlie Kirk for discussing Epstein as evidence of Trump's compromise, possibly by 'gangsters' linked to Israel. Furthermore, Owens accuses Charlie Kirk's widow, Erica, of being a 'psychopath' due to her shifting public and private stances on Israel, particularly in the context of her husband's alleged assassination. The episode also details an 'unusual' FOIA response regarding a flight itinerary of Bradley Hansel, a Trump-appointed defense official, to Fort Huachuca, where Erica Kirk was allegedly seen, suggesting a cover-up.
This episode attempts to connect several high-profile, controversial events—an alleged assassination attempt on a former president, the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, and the suspicious death of a prominent conservative figure—into a single, overarching narrative of political compromise and hidden agendas. It challenges mainstream explanations and public figures, suggesting a deeper, 'Israel-coded' conspiracy influencing powerful individuals like Donald Trump and implicating figures like Dan Bongino and Erica Kirk. The host's 'psychopath' label for Erica Kirk, based on her perceived duplicity regarding Israel, aims to reframe the narrative around Charlie Kirk's death and his organization's subsequent direction.

Takeaways

  • Tucker Carlson reported that Donald Trump personally shut down the investigation into his own alleged assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania, a claim he attributed to Dan Bongino.
  • Dan Bongino's public denial of Tucker Carlson's report was contradicted by his own text message to Carlson, which suggested Trump was withholding information about the Butler incident.
  • A New York Times article revealed that Trump was 'very unhappy' with supporters, including Charlie Kirk, for pushing for transparency on the Epstein files, and personally 'scolded' Kirk.
  • Candace Owens theorizes that Trump's actions regarding the Butler investigation and Epstein files indicate he is either compromised by 'gangsters' (potentially linked to Israel) or directly involved in the Epstein scandal.
  • Owens labels Erica Kirk, Charlie Kirk's widow, a 'psychopath' due to her inconsistent public and private stances on Israel, which shifted from anti-Israel to staunchly pro-Israel after her husband's death.
  • An FOIA request for Bradley Hansel's (Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security) travel logs to Fort Huachuca, where Erica Kirk was allegedly seen, received an 'unusual' response, suggesting inter-agency interest in concealing the information.

Insights

1Trump Allegedly Halted His Own Assassination Investigation

Tucker Carlson claimed that Donald Trump personally shut down the investigation into his alleged assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania. Carlson stated that former FBI agent Dan Bongino confirmed this, revealing that he was told to 'take it up with Trump' regarding the investigation's closure. The host interprets Bongino's public denial as disingenuous, pointing to a text message where Bongino advised Carlson to ask Trump to release more information, thereby implicitly confirming that information was being withheld.

Tucker Carlson's interview with Mario Knoff, where Knoff recounts Dan Bongino's statements; Dan Bongino's public video response; Dan Bongino's text message exchanges with Tucker Carlson.

2Trump's Scolding of Charlie Kirk Over Epstein Files

A New York Times article reported that Donald Trump was 'very unhappy' with influential supporters, including Charlie Kirk, for publicly urging transparency on the Jeffrey Epstein files. Trump reportedly called Kirk and 'scolded him' after a Turning Point USA event became an 'Epstein grievance fest.' The host questions why Trump would intervene so strongly, suggesting it indicates either his personal involvement in the Epstein files or his being compromised by external forces, possibly related to Israel, given Epstein's alleged ties to Israeli intelligence.

New York Times article titled 'Inside the White House freakout over the Epstein files'; Trump's reported phone call to Charlie Kirk on July 12th.

3Erica Kirk Labeled a 'Psychopath' for Contradictory Israel Stances

Candace Owens describes Erica Kirk, Charlie Kirk's widow, as a 'psychopath' due to her drastically shifting views on Israel. Owens recounts a private conversation with Tucker Carlson where he stated Erica was 'hardcore on the anti-Israel train' around the time Charlie was under pressure for discussing Epstein. However, Erica publicly gave a pro-Israel speech shortly after and, following Charlie's death, appeared with Barry Weiss advocating strong pro-Israel positions, stating 'anybody who doesn't support Israel has brain rot.' Owens views this as evidence of a manipulative personality that changes based on the audience.

Erica Kirk's speech at James Katis's Calvary Chapel Church; Tucker Carlson's private comments to Candace Owens about Erica's views; Erica Kirk's public statements with Barry Weiss.

4Unusual FOIA Response on Bradley Hansel's Flight to Fort Huachuca

An FOIA request for the travel logs of Bradley Hansel, Trump's Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security, regarding his flight to Fort Huachuca on September 8th, received an 'unusual' response. The request sought to identify who was on the plane, particularly given Mitch Snow's alleged sighting of Erica Kirk at Fort Huachuca on the same day. The response cited 'unusual circumstances' and the 'need for consultation with one or more other agencies or the Department of War components having a substantial interest' in the records, effectively delaying the request indefinitely. The host interprets this as a deliberate 'FOIA FU' to conceal sensitive information.

Bradley Hansel's flight itinerary; FOIA request response citing 'unusual circumstances' and 'consultation with other agencies'; Mitch Snow's alleged sighting of Erica Kirk.

Quotes

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"Look, take it up with Trump. He's the one who shut down the investigation."

Dan Bongino (as recounted by Mario Knoff)
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"The president's a victim in a federal crime. And when he's ready for us to release more information about this crime, then I'll tell us. I suggest you give him a ring and tell him you want more. Let me know what he says."

Dan Bongino (text message to Tucker Carlson)
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"On July 12th, the president took to Truth Social to defend Pam Bondi against criticism and to urge his boys and gals to stop wasting time and energy on Jeffrey Epstein, somebody that nobody cares about. Trump told aids that he was very unhappy with some of his most influential supporters, including Charlie Kirk, Tucker Carlson, and Megan Kelly, all of whom were publicly urging the administration to come clean. Kirk had held a Turning Point USA event the previous day that turned into an Epstein grievance fest with one speaker after another bashing Bondi over her handling of the situation. Trump had called Kirk and scolded him."

New York Times article (read by Candace Owens)
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"She is like hardcore on the anti-Israel train and that she had gone in on dinner about everything and that, you know, this is who this is who Erica was."

Tucker Carlson (as recounted by Candace Owens)
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"She's not a She wasn't a grieving widow in August and July. Okay? She wasn't a grieving widow. She was a manipulative psychopath who puts on a different outfit, a different costume depending on what play she has to put on."

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