Conservative media personality Megyn Kelly has criticized journalist Bari Weiss for supporting Ben Shapiro’s speech at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest conference, where he condemned Candace Owens for spreading conspiracy theories about Charlie Kirk’s murder. The conference, which started on December 18, featured several conservative personalities, including Erika Kirk.
During his speech, Ben Shapiro slammed Candace Owens for allegedly fueling conspiracy theories surrounding Charlie Kirk’s murder and accusing Turning Point USA of a cover-up. Shapiro emphasized the importance of providing evidence to support claims, stating that emotive accusations and conspiracy theories are “lazy and stupid and misleading.” He specifically criticized Owens for not providing concrete evidence to back her claims, saying “we are all more retarded for having heard it.”
Bari Weiss shared an adaptation of Shapiro’s speech on her X post, writing “Only Cowards Tolerate Conspiracy Theorists” and praising Shapiro’s speech as a “barnburner.” However, Megyn Kelly reacted negatively to Weiss’s post, stating that both Weiss and Shapiro were attacking Owens without knowing the full context of the situation. Kelly claimed that she had been working behind the scenes to mend ties between Owens and Charlie Kirk’s wife, Erika Kirk, and that Shapiro and Weiss should have been more informed before speaking out.
In his speech, Shapiro emphasized the need to call out Owens for her alleged attacks on Turning Point USA and its members, including Erika Kirk. He stated that those who refuse to condemn Owens’ actions are “guilty of cowardice.” Candace Owens responded to Shapiro’s speech, suggesting that he was “fearful” about something related to Charlie Kirk’s murder.
The exchange highlights the ongoing tensions and divisions within the conservative movement, particularly in the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s murder. The incident has sparked a wider debate about the role of conspiracy theories and the importance of providing evidence to support claims. As the situation continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how the relationships between these conservative personalities will evolve.
