Candace Owens reignited controversy during an interview with Shawn Ryan by alleging that Charlie Kirk’s assassination was “ritualistic” and claiming it was intended to manipulate public emotion. She also made harsh accusations about Charlie Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk, describing her as a “clinical psychopath.” Owens presented these as her personal opinions. Her remarks have drawn widespread online debate, but there is no publicly verified evidence supporting her allegations or contradicting the official investigation.