Charlie Kirk Was Shot a Year Ago. The Conspiracy Theories Are More Rampant Than Ever

One year after conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot, far-right influencers, especially Candace Owens, have kept spreading baseless conspiracy theories that blame Israel, a “patsy” shooter or an exploding microphone, while the criminal trial of alleged killer Tyler Robinson proceeds. Researchers say Owens’ campaign generated hundreds of millions of views and a measurable surge in death threats against Kirk’s wife, prompting Turning Point to condemn the disinformation despite a reported decline in its reach.