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Kirk's Withdrawal
Erika Kirk withdrew from a Turning Point USA event citing very serious threats to her safety.
“Kirk stepped back because of very serious threats toward her”
TPUSA explained that Kirk had received some very serious threats in her direction.
Kirk posted on X saying she takes her security team’s recommendations extremely seriously.
Vance consulted the Secret Service and expressed no concern for his own safety.
Candace Owens disputed the threat claims, accusing Kirk of backing out due to bad ticket sales.
Videos showed the arena mostly empty just minutes before Vance took the stage.
Owens-Kirk Feud
The dispute between Candace Owens and Erika Kirk intensified.
Owens publicly challenged Kirk's explanation and questioned the timing of the withdrawal.
Owens criticized Kirk's public relations team.
Vance defended Kirk, condemning the attacks and conspiracy theories.
The situation exposed deep fissures within the conservative movement.
Ticket Sales and Security
The core controversy centered on whether Kirk's withdrawal was due to genuine security threats or poor ticket sales.
“There were tons of empty seats at the TPUSA tour stop”
Owens pointed to empty seats and argued the Vice President would not have gone ahead if there was a viable threat.
TPUSA had not provided detailed proof to settle the argument.
The incident occurred seven months after Charlie Kirk was shot dead.
Multiple events were being quietly changed or delayed.