"Why do you refuse to call out Candace Owens by name?" - Internet reacts as Megyn Kelly says FBI doesn't provide investigation updates to the public

Megyn Kelly sparked renewed online debate this week after addressing demands that federal authorities publicly release updates in high-profile criminal cases.

In a video shared on December 13, 2025, via X (formerly Twitter), Megyn Kelly argued that neither the FBI nor the Department of Justice is obligated to brief the public as investigations unfold, saying such expectations misunderstand how law enforcement operates.

Her remarks landed amid intensifying scrutiny of conservative commentator Candace Owens, who has promoted unverified claims about the assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk.

While Megyn Kelly focused on legal process rather than personalities, critics online accused her of sidestepping Owens directly, prompting a wave of reactions, with some suggesting she should call Candace Owens out by name.

Vince Langman

@LangmanVince

Why do you refuse to call out Candace Owens by name?

Monica Rodewald

@TouchStone313

Her name is @RealCandaceO We’ve been saying this for the last 2 months and now you want to talk sternly @MegynKellyShow Also why can’t any of you just say her name? Because we All know exactly who you’re talking to but none of you have the guts to call her directly out. Why? I’m just asking questions.

Eyal Yakoby

@EYakoby

Who are you referring to?​Does their name start with a C and end in andace Owens?

Others seemed to push back against Kelly and her take on the situation, saying that it is necessary to ask questions.

LHouser🍊

@luvnewinfo

Megyn, It’s your job to question the narrative. You’re an investigative reporter. Why can’t we look into the questionable so called facts. It’s not your job to tell the public to stop asking questions. What’s up with that?

Jimmy Dore

@jimmy_dore

Megyn is a very “good girl”, listen to her defend the freaking FBI & their B.S. narrative about the Charlie Kirk investigation. ​She wants you to stop asking questions! Trust The FBI, & be good boys & girls! ​This is beyond pathetic & it’s not fooling anyone.

Lilly

@JustaLillyBit

Bad move and disappointing Megyn. Charlie himself said always ask questions . We all want answers and we are the audience.

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Megyn Kelly says silence from the FBI and the DOJ is standard legal practice

In the December 13, 2025, video, Megyn Kelly laid out her reasoning in detail, drawing on her background as a former trial attorney and longtime legal correspondent.

She said the FBI “does not run around updating its investigation and releasing the very latest on what they found,” adding that it would be “extraordinary” for the bureau to do so after an indictment.

Megyn Kelly also emphasized that the Department of Justice is typically “extremely tight-lipped” in criminal matters and argued that public commentary from prosecutors can undermine the integrity of a case. She contrasted that standard with past instances in which prosecutors spoke publicly, saying those moments were widely criticized as inappropriate.

Megyn Kelly also took a moment to explain that evidence must meet strict rules before being introduced, both to safeguard constitutional rights and to ensure fairness at trial.

In her video, Megyn Kelly did not reference Candace Owens directly.

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Candace Owens continues to push claims as critics question her accountability

Candace Owens has rejected calls to stop discussing Charlie Kirk’s assassination, instead escalating her criticism of Erika Kirk and federal authorities.

In a recent podcast episode cited by The Independent on December 12, 2025, Candace Owens accused Erika Kirk of suspicious behavior and claimed the official narrative “is not passing the vibe check.” She also suggested government concealment and praised figures like Tucker Carlson for questioning the FBI, despite authorities stating the suspect acted alone.

Erika Kirk discusses the newly released book "Stop, In The Name of God: Why Honoring The Sabbath Will Transform Your Life" on "Hannity" at Fox News Channel Studios on December 08, 2025, in New York City. (Image via Getty)

According to The Independent, the response to Candace Owens’ comments has been polarized. Some online supporters praised her willingness to challenge institutions, while others, including law enforcement veterans, accused her of exploiting a family’s grief.

These reactions seemingly arose alongside Megyn Kelly’s insistence that silence from investigators is not evidence of wrongdoing, but rather a routine feature of the justice system.

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Erika Kirk has publicly pushed back against conspiracy theories surrounding her husband’s death. In a CBS News town hall aired on December 13, 2025, she said Owens, a former Turning Point USA employee and longtime associate of her husband, had moved from early calls for remembrance to spreading conspiracy theories and unfounded allegations about the organization’s finances.

CBS News also reported that the U.S. Treasury Department confirmed none of the tax-exempt entities overseen by Erika Kirk are under IRS investigation, after she requested clarification following online claims.