CNN and Candace Owens clash over Charlie Kirk interview consent

A leaked email chain puts CNN and Candace Owens at odds. Did her team secretly approve the explosive Kirk questions—or was trust broken?

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2025 November 14 . 11:12 AM

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A dispute has erupted between CNN and Candace Owens over whether Owens consented to discuss Charlie Kirk during a recent interview. CNN has released 'receipts' to refute Owens' claims that the network violated her request not to discuss Kirk.

The controversy began when Owens claimed her team had asked CNN not to delve into the topic of Kirk. However, CNN produced an email chain showing Owens' team had agreed to discuss Kirk, provided it was done 'in a tasteful way'.

During the interview, Owens expressed her doubts about the official investigation into Kirk's assassination, suggesting it might have been influenced by the pro-Israel lobby and hinting at internal betrayal within Turning Point USA. She also revealed that Joe Rogan had warned Kirk about his wife before his death and believed Kirk was silenced before an imminent revelation. Owens argued she didn't believe Kirk's alleged assassin acted alone and suggested federal messages might be fabricated.

The dispute raises questions about journalistic ethics and the boundaries of topic discussion in interviews. CNN maintains it had Owens' consent to discuss Kirk, while Owens insists she did not give such consent. The public awaits further clarification on this matter.