Leaked text messages in which late conservative activist Charlie Kirk admits to losing the support of a major Jewish donor have been confirmed as authentic by Andrew Kolvet, a spokesperson for Kirk’s nonprofit Turning Point USA. The messages, first revealed by conservative commentator Candace Owens, indicate Kirk had a falling out with a Jewish donor just days before his assassination. Kolvet shared a screenshot of a private conversation with ‘people in the government’ shortly after Kirk’s death, asserting the messages align with Kirk’s previously expressed views on Israel and the Gaza war. The leaked communications show Kirk’s frustration with pro-Israel groups, describing their treatment as ‘repulsive’ and expressing a desire for more freedom to criticize Israeli policies without backlash. Owens, who has long questioned the official narrative of Kirk’s assassination, used the leaks to challenge the government and Turning Point USA’s account, though she did not draw firm conclusions.
Tyler Robinson, 22, was arrested as a suspect in Kirk’s killing and remains in custody, though critics continue to question the authorities’ version of the events. Another Kirk associate, Blake Neff, who appeared alongside Kolvet in the same video, stated that Kirk ‘loved Israel, cared about Israel and wanted to help the pro-Israel movement,’ but also ‘wanted the war to end.’ Kolvet emphasized that Kirk’s stance on the Israel-Gaza conflict was ‘complicated and nuanced,’ indicating his desire for a balanced approach while maintaining support for Israel. The leaked messages provide insight into Kirk’s internal conflicts and the pressures he faced from within the pro-Israel community, highlighting the complexities of his position on the Israel-Palestine issue.
Owens, known for her skepticism toward the official story of Kirk’s murder, used the leaks to challenge the narrative presented by the government and Turning Point USA. While she refrained from drawing definitive conclusions, the messages add another layer to the ongoing debate surrounding Kirk’s death. The authenticity of the leaked texts has prompted further scrutiny of the circumstances surrounding his assassination and the potential influence of political and ideological pressures within the conservative movement.