Was Charlie Kirk Betrayed? Resurfaced Guilfoyle Video Suggests Erika's Husband Was 'Set Up'

A resurfaced video of the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk has reignited speculation among some supporters that figures within his own political circle may have betrayed him, pulling an old moment of celebration into a newer narrative of suspicion and loss. The clip, which shows political commentator Kimberly Guilfoyle showering Kirk with enthusiastic praise, has been fuelling online discussions about his relationships within the conservative movement and how they may have shifted before his death.

2020 Charlie Kirk Video Resurfaces As New Theories Spread

In the resurfaced footage, Guilfoyle appears at a celebration held for her birthday at Mar-a-Lago. During the gathering, she praises Kirk for his political influence and his role in building Turning Point USA into a major conservative youth organisation. She congratulates him as a bestselling author and applauds the launch of The Charlie Kirk Show, which was gaining popularity among right-leaning audiences at the time.

It may seem like a wholesome video, but the clip has circulated widely on social media. Some users interpret it as evidence of Kirk's close ties to high‑profile Republican allies. One widely shared post described the footage as a 'window into innocence lost', suggesting that Kirk was once surrounded by powerful political supporters who later failed to protect him.

Some commentators have even questioned whether the same political figures who celebrated his work might have eventually turned against him. However, these claims remain speculative and have not been supported by official findings. Still, that has not stopped one individual from throwing accusations at Kirk's former allies and supporters.

Has Candace Owens Been Right All Along?

Fueling the controversy further is commentary from conservative commentator Candace Owens, who has publicly suggested that individuals in Kirk's own political organisation had actually betrayed him. On her podcast, Owens claimed she believes leadership within Turning Point USA and some of the people who publicly mourned Kirk had actually betrayed him. She said she intends to present evidence supporting her claims and argued that the public has been misled about the circumstances surrounding his death.

Owens has also raised questions about the possibility of multiple people being involved in the assassination plot. In addition, she has launched criticism toward Kirk's widow, Erika Kirk, who assumed leadership of Turning Point USA following her husband's death. Owens has argued that Erika may not be suited to run the organisation and has hinted that there may be unanswered questions about events surrounding the tragedy. These accusations have drawn significant backlash, with critics accusing Owens of spreading conspiracy theories without evidence.

For now, the resurfaced 2020 video mainly highlights how influential Kirk once was among conservative leaders and activists. While it has reignited speculation among some supporters, authorities have continued to focus on the criminal case against the suspect arrested in connection with the shooting. As the investigation proceeds, many questions about Kirk's death remain unanswered, leaving room for ongoing debate and controversy within political circles.

Kirk was fatally shot in September 2025 while speaking at an event organised by Turning Point USA at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. Although a suspect was arrested in connection with the assassination, investigations and public speculation surrounding the motive for the shooting have persisted.