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Leaked Charlie Kirk Messages Spark Rift Inside Turning Point USA

Oct 8, 2025
Will Sommer, an investigative reporter and author of the newsletter False Flag, dives deep into the drama surrounding leaked texts from Charlie Kirk. He reveals the authenticity of antisemitic remarks and discusses how the leak, potentially from Candace Owens, highlights internal rifts within Turning Point USA. Their chat also covers the awkward debut of 'New Charlie Kirk' Brilyn Hollyhand and how MAGA factions are turning on Trump's lawyer amid chaos. Sommer's insights offer a riveting look at the shifting alliances in the conservative landscape.
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INSIGHT

Israel Divide Exposed In Leaked Texts

  • Leaked texts show internal TPUSA tensions over Israel and donor pressure, revealing factional divides after Charlie Kirk's death.
  • Will Sommer and Sam Stein highlight how those messages fueled conspiracy claims and damaged the group's unity.
ANECDOTE

How The Texts Reached Candace Owens

  • Turning Point USA claimed it handed the messages to the government after Kirk's assassination and confirmed the texts' authenticity.
  • Will Sommer notes speculation about whether a group insider or government source later leaked them to Candace Owens.
INSIGHT

Assassination Created Political Opportunity And Chaos

  • The right sees political capital in Kirk's assassination, but infighting and distractions risk squandering it.
  • Sommer argues figures like Candace Owens are shifting focus away from a unified conservative response.
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