Fact-Check: Did Candace Owens Suggest Trump Assassinated Charlie Kirk?
Fact-check: Did Candace Owens float idea that Trump may have gotten Charlie Kirk assassinated?
Hindustan Times
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A viral social media post claims that Candace Owens suggested former President Donald Trump may have had conservative activist Charlie Kirk assassinated for advising against a war with Iran. Owens' comments, however, do not support this assertion, and reactions on social media highlight the misinformation surrounding the claims.
- 01Candace Owens did not directly suggest Trump had Charlie Kirk assassinated.
- 02The claim originated from a viral post on social media.
- 03Owens mentioned Kirk's opposition to war with Iran in a broader context.
- 04Reactions to the claim highlight skepticism about Owens' credibility.
- 05Trump encouraged legal action against those spreading conspiracy theories about Kirk's death.
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A viral social media post has sparked controversy by claiming that Candace Owens suggested former President Donald Trump may have orchestrated the assassination of Charlie Kirk due to Kirk's opposition to war with Iran. The post, attributed to Ian Miles Cheong, has been met with backlash, with many users expressing disbelief at the suggestion. Critics argue that Owens is manipulating narratives to engage her audience. In her comments, Owens stated that Kirk had advised Trump against going to war, framing it within the context of the war industry. Meanwhile, Trump has publicly supported Erika Kirk, Charlie's widow, urging her to pursue legal action against those spreading defamatory conspiracy theories about her husband’s death. This incident highlights the ongoing tensions and misinformation prevalent in political discourse.
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