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April 14, 2026
Erika Kirk Cancels Appearance at UGA Event Amid Security Concerns and Ticket Sales Controversy
- Erika Kirk canceled her appearance at a Turning Point USA event in Georgia due to 'very serious threats', as confirmed by spokesman Andrew Kolvet.
- Candace Owens accused Kirk of skipping the event over low ticket sales rather than security concerns, igniting further controversy.
- Vice President JD Vance defended Kirk against criticism and conspiracy theories, emphasizing the seriousness of the threats she received.
4 Sources
- Erika Kirk cancels University of Georgia TPUSA event appearance over 'serious threats'Apr 14, 2026 at 10:19 PM · Fox News
- Erika Kirk is absent from Turning Point USA event featuring JD Vance after receiving ‘very serious threats’Apr 14, 2026 at 10:32 PM · Independent
- Erika Kirk withdraws from event with JD Vance over threats, VP saysApr 14, 2026 at 10:57 PM · Reuters
- Candace Owens accuses Erika Kirk of skipping TPUSA event over low ticket sales not a security threatApr 15, 2026 at 9:34 AM · Independent