Ackman Releases Texts with Charlie Kirk to Bust Claims of Blackmail
Reported By David Joshua | Sele Media Africa
Billionaire investor Bill Ackman recently shared a private WhatsApp exchange with the late activist Charlie Kirk, saying he’d been “reluctant to post private texts, but in an effort to put this whole thing to bed I share the following brief exchange with Charlie.” [1]
Ackman’s post was made in response to allegations by Candace Owens that Ackman “staged” an “intervention” to pressure Kirk into adopting a pro‑Israel stance. [2]
What the Texts Show
• The texts are cordial and casual. Charlie Kirk reaches out, “How are you?”
• Ackman responds appreciatively, mentions they enjoyed their time together, and suggests dinner “sometime with the ladies.” [3]
• Kirk agrees, and they discuss future plans to meet, even while talking about upcoming travel. [3]
Why This Matters
• The exchange aims to counter claims that Ackman threatened or blackmailed Kirk over his views on Israel. [2]
• Ackman insists the Hamptons event—alluded to in Owens’s claims—was held at a hotel, not his house, and no non‑disclosure agreements were involved. [3]
• He uses the texts to argue that the narrative of coercion or suppression is false. [3]
What to Watch
• How Owens responds to this revelation.
• Whether social media platforms or media houses adopt Ackman’s evidence in their reporting.
• The broader implications on how public figures use private messages for reputation defense.
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