'Tensions were thawed': Candace Owens and Erika Kirk had 'extremely productive' meeting

Podcaster Candace Owens met with widow and TPUSA CEO Erika Kirk on Monday after weeks of tension. As a result, Owens said, "tensions were thawed." The meeting went on for 4.5 hours and Owens reported that she would give "a full rundown" on Tuesday. 

"Erika and I had an extremely productive 4 1/2 hour meeting that I think we both feel should have taken place a lot earlier than it did," Owens said.

"We agreed much more than I had anticipated. Of course, we also disagreed on various points and people as well. Most importantly, we were able to share intel and clarify intent," she continued.

"I will of course have a full rundown for you all tomorrow as I am currently exhausted, but I wanted to quickly let you guys know that absolutely nothing was held back and the immediate result was that tensions were thawed."
 

Erika and I had an extremely productive 4 1/2 hour meeting that I think we both feel should have taken place a lot earlier than it did.
We agreed much more than I had anticipated. Of course, we also disagreed on various points and people as well. Most importantly, we were able…

— Candace Owens (@RealCandaceO) December 16, 2025