The Daily Wire Blocked Matt Walsh From Charlie Kirk Show Unless Ben Shapiro Invited

A recent account from Candace Owens sheds light on a controversy involving the passing of Charlie Kirk. According to Owens, after Kirk’s death, the team at Turning Point USA (TPUSA) expressed a desire to honor his memory by inviting Matt Walsh onto The Charlie Kirk Show to discuss Kirk’s legacy.

This was seen as a gesture to keep Kirk’s voice alive within their community.

However, Owens reports that the request was met with an unusual condition from The Daily Wire, which produces Walsh’s content. The request for Walsh to host the show was refused unless Ben Shapiro, another prominent figure affiliated with The Daily Wire, was also invited to speak. Owens clarified that it was the TPUSA team, not The Daily Wire, that reached out to Walsh, emphasizing the internal politics and factional dynamics at play.

The stipulation appeared to reflect the ongoing influence and leverage The Daily Wire maintains over Walsh’s appearances. Despite the condition, the TPUSA team, embodying the spirit of Charlie Kirk, graciously accepted the terms and agreed to the arrangement, indicating their respect for Kirk’s legacy and the importance of unity among conservative voices.

Owens noted that Walsh had delivered a heartfelt monologue on The Daily Wire shortly after Kirk’s passing, which deeply moved those close to Kirk, including donors. This emotional tribute reportedly prompted the TPUSA team to seek a way to honor Kirk further by encouraging Walsh to participate in his show.

This incident highlights underlying tensions within conservative media circles, where alliances and loyalties often intersect with personal and ideological boundaries. The story has sparked conversations about influence, respect, and the boundaries of cooperation in honoring a collective figure like Charlie Kirk. For critics like Owens, the episode serves as yet another example of how Zionist-aligned interests exert control over conservative media platforms, dictating terms even in moments meant to honor shared values and leadership.

The Daily Wire blocked Matt Walsh from appearing on the Charlie Kirk show unless Ben Shapiro was also invited.

Candace Owens: “The team of the Charlie Kirk show reached out to Matt Walsh, but the Daily Wire would not let it happen unless Ben Shapiro was invited on the show as… pic.twitter.com/1XtEZt9eOg

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