The conservative community is grappling with the shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA (TPUSA).
As they mourn, many are seeking to understand the circumstances surrounding his final months, particularly his evolving stance on Israel.
Charlie Kirk, a renowned conservative figure, was known for his vocal support for Israel's right to existence. However, recent revelations suggest that Kirk's views were undergoing a transformation.
According to some close to him, Kirk was beginning to question Israel's military assertiveness and the U.S.'s deep entanglement with Israeli policies.
Candace Owens, a controversial podcaster, unveiled text messages that hinted at Kirk's growing disillusionment with Jewish donors. While some dismissed Owens' claims, TPUSA confirmed the authenticity of the messages.
According to the Western Journal, Andrew Kolvet of TPUSA confirmed the veracity of the messages during an episode of "The Charlie Kirk Show."
He stated, "I want to take the start of this show to address some of the things that have been going around on public, namely about a text, a group text chain that has been made known and released by Candace Owens. And I just want to address it head-on, because that was a text grab, a screen grab, that I had shared with people. So it is authentic, and I want to go into it, because I actually am really excited that the truth is out there."
The text messages revealed by Owens included Kirk's lamentation over losing a significant Jewish donor due to his refusal to cancel Tucker Carlson. Kirk wrote, "Just lost another huge Jewish donor. $2 million a year because we wont cancel Tucker [Carlson]. Im thinking of inviting Candace."
He further expressed his frustration, stating, "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."
Kolvet, along with co-host Blake Neff, delved deeper into the controversy surrounding the texts. They addressed criticisms about their silence following Kirk's death, explaining their reticence was due to the ongoing investigation into Kirk's assassination. They did not wish to jeopardize the process with any ill-considered remarks.
Regarding the text messages, Kolvet stated, "Charlie was adamantly free speech, and I am not personally going to impugn anybodys character, who is asking questions and looking for answers. And I will say that that text chain is consistent with public frustrations that he voiced many times." He added, "This is consistent with things that he told his friends."
Kolvet further elaborated on Kirk's stance on Israel, describing it as complex and nuanced. He said, "What is the truth about the way Charlie felt about Israel? Well, its complicated, and its nuanced, and its [something Charlie was wrestling with] for months, and its probably somewhere between the Bibi letter and the group text."
Neff echoed Kolvet's sentiments, asserting that Kirk's views were consistent and transparent. He urged viewers not to judge Kirk based on these revelations, stating, "People are going to try to make you fixate on a particular quote or a particular line to make you think that there was something hidden. There was nothing hidden about Charlies views on Israel."
As the conservative community continues to mourn Kirk's loss, these revelations offer a glimpse into the complexities of his views and the challenges he faced in his final months. His evolving stance on Israel underscores the nuanced nature of political ideologies and the ongoing debates within the conservative movement.
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