‘Betrayal Dream’: Who Is Candace Owens and Why She’s Targeting Josh Hammer After Charlie Kirk’s Death

Candace Owens is back in the spotlight with a “betrayal dream” claim. She is now publicly questioning fellow conservative Josh Hammer in the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s killing on September 10 at Utah Valley University. Her posts suggest suspicion around a Hammer tweet about “public executions” the night before Kirk was shot.

Authorities say 22-year-old Tyler Robinson has been charged in Kirk’s assassination, and prosecutors intend to seek the death penalty. Reporters at Reuters and the Associated Press have documented the timeline, charging documents, and campus response. No law-enforcement agency has linked Hammer to the crime.

What Owens said—and what is verified

Owens shared screenshots from a group chat she says included Kirk and several Turning Point USA associates. The texts show Kirk venting about losing a major donor after refusing to cut ties with Tucker Carlson. Andrew Kolvet, a Turning Point USA spokesperson, has publicly said the screenshot is authentic and that Kirk’s views on Israel were “complicated and nuanced.”

Owens also posted that Kirk “came to me in a vivid dream” and told her he had been “betrayed.” She further hinted that a Hammer post about “public executions,” made hours before the shooting, was ominous. Journalist Yashar Ali countered that Hammer was referencing an unrelated murder case and a resurfaced Trump post, not Kirk’s event.

What is verified: Kirk, 31, was shot dead while speaking at UVU in Orem, Utah. Police and prosecutors have charged Robinson and say they will pursue capital punishment. AP has reported on how the campus is grappling with the fallout. Reuters has detailed court filings that include alleged private messages by the suspect. None of those records mention Hammer.

Separately, Newsweek reported Kolvet’s on-record confirmation that the group-chat screenshot Owens circulated is real, but that it reflects frustrations Kirk had already voiced publicly and privately.

Key context on the ‘betrayal dream’ claims

Owens’ “betrayal dream” language is her description, not an evidentiary claim. Dreams are not investigative leads. Her posts spread quickly because they intersect with two volatile debates: political violence and intra-right fractures over Israel and Gaza. That combustible mix is driving speculation, but it does not meet the bar for proof.

Josh Hammer is a conservative commentator, senior editor-at-large at Newsweek, and host of “The Josh Hammer Show.” He has described Kirk as a personal friend. Owens’ latest posts imply foreknowledge by pointing to his “public executions” tweet. There is no official corroboration of that inference.

Law enforcement continues to focus on the criminal case against Robinson. Reuters reporting says prosecutors cite alleged texts in which the suspect privately confessed and discussed the rifle used. AP coverage shows the university reviewing security gaps and coping with national scrutiny. Those are the concrete developments.

How the feud is landing across the right

Owens’ assertions are widening rifts on the right over Israel, donors, and the boundary between skepticism and conspiracy. Some influencers amplify her posts; others warn that reckless claims could taint the case and retraumatize witnesses. The Kirk text leak has intensified that split by revealing private frustrations that sit uncomfortably beside past pro-Israel statements.

For readers, two truths can hold at once: the leak is real, and the leap to implicate people without evidence is not supported. As the prosecution advances, verified filings and hearings—not social-media provocations—will shape what happens next.

Bottom line: the “betrayal dream” is a phrase driving searches and shares. It is not evidence. Owens’ targeting of Josh Hammer remains allegation and innuendo. The only formal case on record is the state’s prosecution of Tyler Robinson for Kirk’s murder.

FYI (keeping you in the loop)-

Q1: What does “betrayal dream” refer to?

It’s Owens’ description of a dream in which she says Kirk told her he was “betrayed.” It carries no evidentiary weight in the criminal case.

Q2: Who is Candace Owens?

Owens is a U.S. conservative commentator and author with a large social-media reach. She often courts controversy and has feuded with figures on the right over Israel and other issues.

Q3: Who is Josh Hammer?

Hammer is a conservative columnist, Newsweek senior editor-at-large, and radio/podcast host. He called Kirk a friend and has denied insinuations tied to Owens’ posts.

Q4: What do officials say about Kirk’s death?

Authorities say Kirk was shot during a UVU event on Sept. 10. Tyler Robinson, 22, is charged with aggravated murder and more. Prosecutors plan to seek the death penalty.

Q5: Did TPUSA confirm the leaked group chat?

Yes. Spokesperson Andrew Kolvet said the screenshot shared by Owens is authentic and reflected frustrations Kirk had voiced publicly and privately.