Candace Owens Just Ignited the Wildest Political Firestorm of the Year — And Washington Is Scrambling

In her first appearance after Thanksgiving, Candace Owens detonated what might be the most explosive claim of her career. In a dramatic livestream, she recounted receiving a tip — allegedly from someone connected to France’s political inner circle — claiming that the president of France himself had plotted to have her assassinated.

Owens says she delivered this supposed threat to the White House, the FBI, and counterterrorism officials. And according to her, the responses — or lack thereof — speak volumes.

She claims:

The White House confirmed her message was placed on the president’s desk.

Counterterrorism officials responded.

The FBI, she says, left her “on read.”

Owens argues that the silence is not dismissal — but confirmation that “something is off.” And she didn’t stop there.

The Bombshell: “I Now Believe Charlie Kirk Was Betrayed From Within.”

Owens declared she has received information that “finally connects the last pieces” surrounding the killing of Charlie Kirk. She alleges — again, in her personal interpretation — that leadership inside Turning Point USA may have betrayed Kirk, and that she intends to name names and provide evidence.

This immediately triggered a reaction. Turning Point USA’s own executive producer posted a Bible verse about “lying lips” — widely read as a shot at Owens. Owens fired back instantly, promising those words would be turned against him.

Meanwhile, Turning Point USA Is Struggling Publicly

Owens pointed out the collapse in views on the Charlie Kirk Show after his death — millions before, thousands now — and accused TPUSA leadership of dodging the truth while pretending nothing is wrong.

The Three Competing Theories

The commentary community has narrowed discussion to three broad interpretations, none of them proven:

The mainstream theory:
Tyler Robinson acted alone with a .306 rifle.

The foreign-influence theory:
Robinson acted, but under covert online manipulation by a foreign operative.

The Candace Owens theory:
A coordinated, military-style operation occurred, involving trained personnel, foreign connections, and internal betrayal at TPUSA.

Owens insists the third scenario cannot be dismissed. Others argue it deserves heavy scrutiny. Everyone agrees the government’s silence is adding fuel to the fire.

Where This Goes Next

Whether one believes Owens, TPUSA, the FBI narrative, or none of the above, one thing is certain:
The demand for transparency is growing louder by the day.

Zach Costello closes with a warning:
In an era where trust in institutions is collapsing, open-source investigation is no longer optional — it’s essential.