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BlueWaveNeverEnd

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Wed Oct 8, 2025, 07:28 AM Oct 8

Candace Owens releases Charlie Kirk texts.."Jewish donors play into all the stereotypes" [View all]

Apparently these texts were sent less than 48 hours before his death

In the text messages, Kirk complained that a Jewish donor had pulled a $2 million annual investment from Turning Point USA because he refused to disinvite Carlson from the upcoming AmericaFest event.

He said his “Jewish donors play into all the stereotypes” but remained adamant he would not be coerced by money into changing anything about his public persona and affiliations.

“Just lost another huge Jewish donor,” Kirk wrote. “$2 million a year because we won’t cancel Tucker. I’m thinking of inviting Candace. Jewish donors play into all the stereotypes. I cannot and will not be bullied like this. Leaving me no choice but to leave the pro Israel cause.”


The messages were in contrast to many of Kirk’s public comments in recent years. The 31-year-old was regarded as a leading supporter of Israel in the conservative movement, frequently travelling to the country for religious and political events.
He also met his wife Erika in Israel.

In August during an interview with Megyn Kelly, Kirk said he had “a bulletproof resumé showing my defence of Israel … I believe in the scriptural land rights given to Israel. I believe in fulfilment of prophecy.”


https://www.news.com.au/world/north-america/us-politics/leaked-charlie-kirk-texts-show-slain-commentator-criticising-jewish-donors-for-bullying-him-over-political-affiliations/news-story/5dc9bc0c9ffa1a19eaa825b5ecd1df4d
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He was only pro-Israel for hire. Got it. underpants Oct 8 #1
Actually evangelicals strong support Israel, despite being antisemitic, because they think Israel dsc Oct 8 #4
Their "Judeo Christian values" will be the first thing to get the Leon Klinghoffer treatment once they get true power Hassin Bin Sober Oct 8 #6
It's a transactional relationship. yardwork Oct 8 #8
"Leaving me no choice but to leave the pro Israel cause." sop Oct 8 #2
That was what caught my eye too! No qualms about Maru Kitteh Oct 8 #28
He was everything for hire... JT45242 Oct 8 #3
You're all missing the point Candace was trying to make. Baitball Blogger Oct 8 #5
I get that point. I also want all of Kirk's bigotry on full display BlueWaveNeverEnd Oct 8 #7
Kirk was told by donors he could not have Tucker or Candace as Turning Points speakers womanofthehills Oct 8 #27
Candace Owens is a grifter. yardwork Oct 8 #10
First of all, she made that allegation in early days. Baitball Blogger Oct 8 #12
I don't agree with any of that. yardwork Oct 8 #14
We're cross talking. Baitball Blogger Oct 8 #16
It's not Netanyahu's MO. yardwork Oct 8 #17
Israel is taking the ire of the world because of Neti. Baitball Blogger Oct 8 #19
Nobody is 100% at fault for the I/P situation. yardwork Oct 8 #20
What do adolescents have to do with a 31 year old man shot by a 22 niyad Oct 8 #25
Correct Cosmocat Oct 8 #26
She just released very interesting posts womanofthehills Oct 8 #29
Candace says in case she is murdered ... womanofthehills Oct 8 #31
Thanks. I was trying to understand the sequence of events Raven123 Oct 8 #11
"Neti...?" Grins Oct 8 #22
Netanyahu...nt Wounded Bear Oct 8 #23
I guess we know where Kirk's principles lied Takket Oct 8 #9
They love Israel - hate Jews. 617Blue Oct 8 #13
These people love $$$ Johonny Oct 8 #15
Also- Candace said Charlie wanted an audit of Turning Points money womanofthehills Oct 8 #30
"No money, no loyalty." - Republican Propagandist Champp Oct 8 #18
A fool and his money is soon dearly departed. RedWhiteBlueIsRacist Oct 8 #21
Regardless of the cause why would an individual financially support someone who opposes it? DemocratSinceBirth Oct 8 #24
Who's Charlie Kirk? Gimpyknee Oct 8 #32
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