The Rubin Report Being with Charlie Kirk in His Final Moments & Debunking Candace Owens | Frank Turek
Dec 16, 2025
Frank Turek, a Christian apologist and president of CrossExamine.org, candidly shares his experiences during Charlie Kirk's tragic final moments. He delves into the emotional aftermath and the impact of baseless conspiracy theories propagated by Candace Owens. Turek challenges these claims, highlighting the logical fallacies behind them and discussing their ramifications on the conservative movement. He reflects on how Charlie's character would have influenced the response to these events, emphasizing the need for unity and truth in the face of adversity.
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Witnessing Charlie's Final Moments
- Frank Turek was standing about 25 feet from Charlie Kirk when the shot rang out and entered his neck, likely hitting his brainstem.
- He describes trying CPR and stopping bleeding while Charlie's eyes were fixed as if looking into eternity.
Conspiracies Clash With Logic
- Frank says strong evidence points to Tyler Robinson as the shooter and rejects many online conspiracy theories.
- He argues it's logically impossible for all the parties Candace Owens mentions to have coordinated the murder, so most claims must be false.
Dissension Fuels Moral Damage
- Frank highlights how rumors and slander are tearing people apart and stirring dissension within the conservative movement.
- He frames the phenomenon as morally corrosive, quoting Proverbs about sowing dissension without evidence.