Erika Kirk has revealed plans for a private meeting with commentator Candace Owens, marking their first direct conversation following a period of public debate and differing views after the passing of Kirk’s husband.

In a brief statement on X this past Sunday, Kirk announced that both she and Owens have agreed to suspend all public discussions until their meeting concludes.

“Candace Owens and I are scheduled for a private, face-to-face discussion on Monday, December 15,” Erika stated.

“Both @RealCandaceO and I have decided to hold off on any public discussions, livestreams, and tweets until our meeting has taken place. I am hopeful for a meaningful dialogue. Thank you,” Erika added.

Candace Owens on Tucker Carlson Tonight 9.14 (Fox News)

This upcoming meeting between Erika and the former Turning Point USA figure highlights their intention to address the growing tensions around online conspiracy theories in a more personal and constructive manner.

At a recent a CBS town hall Erika expressed the emotional toll of widespread online speculation surrounding her husband’s passing, “Stop. That’s it. That’s all I have to say. Stop.” when asked what she had to say to people making unfounded claims.

“When you go after my family, my Turning Point USA family, my Charlie Kirk Show family, when you go after the people that I love, and you’re making hundreds and thousands of dollars every single episode going after the people that I love because somehow they’re in on this, no,” Erika also said on “Outnumbered” Dec. 10.

Erika Kirk seated during an interview with Fox News’ Jesse Watters at the recording studio for “The Charlie Kirk Show” that aired Nov. 5 (left). Charlie Kirk poses at The Cambridge Union on May 19, 2025 in Cambridge, United Kingdom (right). (Jesse Watters Primetime (left); Nordin Catic/Getty Images for The Cambridge Union (right))

The relationship between the two women has deteriorated sharply in recent months, despite their earlier history of collaboration and personal friendship.

The recent events have placed them on different sides of a sensitive moment and their decision to meet privately shows signs of a mutual desire to speak directly while reducing misunderstandings and avoiding further speculation.

Kirk, who now leads TPUSA, has been focused publicly on preserving her husband Charlie Kirk’s legacy since his tragic death in September.