Candace Owens Defends Her Friendship With Charlie Kirk Against Critics Taking Her Words Out Of Context

Charlie Kirk's Own Words About His Friendship With Candace Owens

In footage from August, just one month before his passing, Charlie Kirk addressed questions about his relationship with Candace Owens directly. When asked about their friendship, Charlie was unequivocal in his response.

"She's a great friend," Charlie stated. "Look, I don't agree with everything Candace says. But you know what I don't do? I don't stop being friends with people just because people morally blackmail me. I don't do that and you shouldn't either."

Disagreements Don't End Friendships

Charlie acknowledged that he and Candace held different views on several important topics, including Israel and various geopolitical issues. However, he emphasized that their friendship transcended political disagreements.

"I traveled the country with Candace. I went to her wedding. I saw her meet her husband. I went to Israel with Candace, which is a fun story I'll tell you at some point," Charlie recalled, highlighting the depth of their personal connection.

Standing Against Left-Wing Tactics

Charlie was particularly critical of those who demanded he end his friendship with Candace, calling it out as a left-wing tactic that conservatives should reject.

"What I don't like is when people demand, you must stop being friends with somebody. Whoa, whoa, whoa. That's a left-wing tactic. Don't do that," he said firmly. "We should never resort to that."

He turned the argument around, suggesting that maintaining such friendships actually serves a greater purpose: "If you believe what I believe, shouldn't you want me to be friends with people that don't agree with us? Shouldn't you want me to also be a tool of influence?"

Charlie's View of Candace

Charlie spoke warmly of Candace, calling her "a great mother" and "a great talent." He acknowledged that she has "very fun opinions at times" and says things he doesn't always agree with, but noted that "that's what makes our relationship and our friendship interesting."

He concluded with advice for his audience: "My advice to all of you, you might not like somebody, but never tell somebody like me to stop being friends with somebody on an interpersonal level just because of disagreement. It's bad. It's what the left does and we should rise above it as conservatives."

Candace Owens' Response

Speaking after sharing this footage, Candace Owens reaffirmed her commitment to Charlie's memory and their friendship.

"Charlie was a very loyal friend and I'm going to continue to be a loyal friend to Charlie," she stated. "I just I can't stand it. I cannot stand to see the lies that are being told."

Owens expressed frustration with critics who have been "intentionally taking things that I say out of context" and "trying to pretend that Charlie and I weren't friends." She called the situation "maddening" but drew strength from her faith.

"I know that God never gives any person more than they can handle. And I can handle it. And I am handling it," she concluded.