Candace Owens is facing heavy backlash after announcing a new investigative series about Erika Kirk, the wife of late conservative leader Charlie Kirk. The trailer for the series, titled “Bride of Charlie,” was released on Tuesday, February 24. Soon after, Meghan McCain strongly criticized the move on X, calling it “pure, unadulterated, f****** evil. ” The reaction online has been intense, with many users defending Erika Kirk and questioning why this series is being made.
For context, Charlie Kirk’s death was publicly announced in September 2025. Since then, Erika Kirk has largely stayed out of controversy while stepping into leadership at Turning Point USA.
Candace Owens’ “Bride of Charlie” trailer sparks backlash as Meghan McCain defends Erika Kirk
Candace Owens shared a one-and-a-half-minute trailer teasing her upcoming investigative series focused on Erika Kirk. The video begins with news coverage of Charlie Kirk’s death announcement and then moves through clips of Erika Kirk grieving. It also shows moments from when she later became CEO of Turning Point USA. As the trailer ends, the words “Bride of Charlie” appear on screen, followed by “Coming soon” in the description.
This announcement quickly drew criticism. Meghan McCain reposted the trailer on X and wrote, “Pure, unadulterated, f***ing evil.” She added, “Who in God’s name would put a woman whose husband was brutally assassinated in front of the entire world through this? I am so upset by this. I am just so deeply sorry Erika and her family have to be put through this.”
Many users in the replies agreed with Meghan McCain. Some called the project cruel.
Others said Erika Kirk should consider legal action. As of now, Erika Kirk has not publicly responded to the trailer.
At the same time, online rumors have been spreading about Erika Kirk’s personal life. Some X users have pointed to comments from an account named @syd_stahl, where affectionate messages and repeated “I love you” posts appear under photos of Erika and Charlie Kirk. A nickname, “pamplemousse,” was also used in those comments. However, there is no verified proof confirming any romantic relationship. The claims remain unconfirmed, and no reliable evidence has been presented.
Right now, the focus remains on Candace Owens’ upcoming series and the strong public reaction it has created.
