TPUSA was Charlie Kirk and Charlie Kirk was TPUSA. He was such an iconic, one-of-a-kind personality and intellect, it seems impossible to separate the two, even after Charlie’s assassination.
I hadn't thought about this very deeply, but I think you're right. And, beyond TPUSA, I see the same thing happening to "MAGA," after President Trump is out of office. JD Vance, Marco Rubio, and Ron DeSantis are all great contenders to be next in my book, but none of them will ever match up to the big personality of Donald J. Trump.
An excellent analysis. This helps explain the unusual rancor being voiced by the likes of Owens and Carlson (this, plus good ole fashioned woman-vs-woman jealousy in Candace's case).
I think a lot of lack of acceptance of Erika is raw misogyny. Candace has explicitly said 'She's not qualified.' It's 2026 and women have accepted this girl-on-girl broadside as normal. CO cultists don't even blink at how raw and unfiltered it sounds; how brutal and regressive it is. The only litmust test I have for Erika is that she clean house of the woke reich. No more Tucker. But I just heard that Andrew Kolvet is allowing a speaking slot for him at the next big TP event. This is not smart. No one would have predicted the hatred Erika has gotten since Charlie's assassination. It's very dark, actually evil. I hope it - like TDS - begins to abate.
TPUSA remains a remarkable organization, vital to the resurgence & vitality of American Conservatism.
The hysterics from erstwhile Conservatives who have lost their way including but not limited to Candace Owens are a shameless embarrassment.
My financial support for TPUSA has increased since Charlie’s assassination. I invite everyone reading this to do likewise.
God bless Erika & the kids—& TPUSA.
I hadn't thought about this very deeply, but I think you're right. And, beyond TPUSA, I see the same thing happening to "MAGA," after President Trump is out of office. JD Vance, Marco Rubio, and Ron DeSantis are all great contenders to be next in my book, but none of them will ever match up to the big personality of Donald J. Trump.
An excellent analysis. This helps explain the unusual rancor being voiced by the likes of Owens and Carlson (this, plus good ole fashioned woman-vs-woman jealousy in Candace's case).
I think a lot of lack of acceptance of Erika is raw misogyny. Candace has explicitly said 'She's not qualified.' It's 2026 and women have accepted this girl-on-girl broadside as normal. CO cultists don't even blink at how raw and unfiltered it sounds; how brutal and regressive it is. The only litmust test I have for Erika is that she clean house of the woke reich. No more Tucker. But I just heard that Andrew Kolvet is allowing a speaking slot for him at the next big TP event. This is not smart. No one would have predicted the hatred Erika has gotten since Charlie's assassination. It's very dark, actually evil. I hope it - like TDS - begins to abate.
You are entitled to your opinion. Fortunately, the Truth is bigger than all of us and will become known.
Maybe it is just me, but I find Erika to be a little scary.
That JD is close to her is interesting because I could see him taking over the public role that Charlie filled.