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Charlie Kirk Show Responds to Leaked Text Messages

Conservative commentator Candace Owens released screenshots of text messages from the late Charlie Kirk, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2025/conservative-influencer-charlie-kirk-shot-killed-at-university-campus-event">who was assassinated last month in Utah</a>, in which he complained about losing a $2 million annual donation from a Jewish donor who opposed Tucker Carlson's invitation to AmericaFest.

Conservative commentator Candace Owens released screenshots of text messages from the late Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated last month in Utah, in which he complained about losing a $2 million annual donation from a Jewish donor who opposed Tucker Carlson's invitation to AmericaFest.

Turning Point USA spokesman Andrew Kolvet confirmed the authenticity of the leaked text messages during an episode of The Charlie Kirk Show, stating that he initially didn't want to share the texts out of respect for Kirk, but later gave them to government officials.

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Turning Point USA spokesman Andrew Kolvet confirmed the authenticity of the leaked text messages during an episode of The Charlie Kirk Show, stating that he initially didn't want to share the texts out of respect for Kirk, but later gave them to government officials.

In the messages, Kirk wrote that "Jewish donors play into all stereotypes," but that he "cannot and will not be bullied like this," concluding that he was considering leaving the pro-Israel cause due to funding pressure over his refusal to disinvite Carlson.

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In the messages, Kirk wrote that "Jewish donors play into all stereotypes," but that he "cannot and will not be bullied like this," concluding that he was considering leaving the pro-Israel cause due to funding pressure over his refusal to disinvite Carlson.

Tucker Carlson revealed that Kirk had frequently expressed negative views about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, believing Netanyahu was a destructive force who used the United States to fight wars serving Israel's interests.</span

Tucker Carlson revealed that Kirk had frequently expressed negative views about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, believing Netanyahu was a destructive force who used the United States to fight wars serving Israel's interests.

This came amid other high-profile commentary surrounding the Israel lobby, including from former congressman Matt Gaetz, who recalled an American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) reception, recounting, "you had to wear a name badge with a QR code, talk to donors, and if they liked you, they scanned it to donate on the spot."

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This came amid other high-profile commentary surrounding the Israel lobby, including from former congressman Matt Gaetz, who recalled an American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) reception, recounting, "you had to wear a name badge with a QR code, talk to donors, and if they liked you, they scanned it to donate on the spot."

Tyler Robinson, 22, has been charged with the aggravated murder of Charlie Kirk and other offenses including felony firearm discharge, with prosecutors indicating they will seek the death penalty for the September shooting at Utah Valley University.</span

Tyler Robinson, 22, has been charged with the aggravated murder of Charlie Kirk and other offenses including felony firearm discharge, with prosecutors indicating they will seek the death penalty for the September shooting at Utah Valley University.

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