A new online trailer has ignited a fresh round of infighting among conservative figures, with Candace Owens promoting a forthcoming series focused on Erika Kirk, the widow of slain influencer Charlie Kirk.
According to the New York Post, the preview, titled “Bride of Charlie,” opens with news footage of the September killing before shifting its attention to Erika’s public appearances and leadership role after her husband’s death.
Owens, 36, shared the teaser on X, where it quickly drew sharp criticism from some conservatives.
The clips highlight Erika, 37, who became CEO of Turning Point USA following the shooting, and include references to Israel and “Zionists.”
Erika is scheduled to attend Tuesday’s State of the Union as a guest of President Donald Trump.
Seth Dillon of the Babylon Bee weighed in on social media, writing, “What would Charlie have to say about this? And what would he think of his so-called friends who can’t summon the courage to say it for him?”
Media pundit Meghan McCain condemned the teaser in a post on X, writing, “Pure, unadulterated, f–king evil. Who in God’s name would put a woman whose husband was brutally assassinated in front of the entire world through this? I am so upset by this, I am just so deeply sorry Erika and her family have to be put through this.”
Separately, Daily Wire founder Ben Shapiro released a 10-minute video on X in which he branded Owens as “evil.”
Asked about the reaction, an Owens spokesperson initially declined to address the controversy, saying only, “We have no comment. The series will speak for itself, and you can watch the premiere episode [Wednesday].”
In a later statement, the spokesperson dismissed criticism, saying, “LOL. There isn’t any backlash outside of the Zionist bubble, which has no influence. People are excited to watch, and we are looking forward to presenting what we’ve discovered about Mrs. Kirk.”
Turning Point USA and Erika Kirk have not publicly responded to the series.
The dispute is the latest development in an ongoing feud that has continued for months, even after the two women reportedly met in December.
Meanwhile, the criminal case tied to Charlie Kirk’s death is moving forward.
Tyler Robinson, 22, the man accused in the Sept. 10 shooting at Utah Valley University in Orem, failed in an attempt to have the Utah County Attorney’s Office removed from prosecuting the case.
Robinson faces the death penalty if convicted of aggravated murder.
