India, April 18 -- Conservative commentator Candace Owens questioned Erika Kirk's stated rationale for her withdrawal from a Turning Point USA event in Athens, Georgia, pointing to conflicting reports regarding security and attendance.

In posts on X, Owens claimed that ticket sales were low, while event organizers maintained that "serious threats" led to Kirk's last-minute cancellation of the interview with Vice President JD Vance.

Clips on social media depicting empty seats circulated, although no official attendance numbers were provided.

Andrew Kolvet, a spokesperson for Turning Point USA, informed attendees that the threats were part of ongoing harassment. Vance, however, continued with the event after security consultations and su...