The Battle Inside the Conservative Movement | The Riley Gaines Show

Conspiracy theories are exploding online after Charlie Kirk’s assassination and Riley Gaines addresses the claims head-on. She also discusses the growing division inside the conservative movement. Riley shares why she stayed quiet at first, what she saw firsthand, and why truth matters more than “unity,” especially with the 2026 midterms approaching. Finally, Riley also reacts to the culture of performative outrage, explains why the conservative coalition is fracturing, and calls out “bad actors” who don’t represent conservative values. 00:00 Intro + why this topic matters 02:51 The state of the parties right now 03:49 “Candlelight vigil” politics + performative outrage 06:30 Why Charlie Kirk was the “glue” 11:00 Candace Owens accusations + what Riley says is false 20:40 Unity vs truth: what’s actually the highest good? 25:00 Dan Bongino quote + “excising a cancer” 26:34 Nick Fuentes clip reaction + why it matters 29:00 Why 2026 elections can’t be ignored 31:13 Trump on winning the midterms 31:52 Final takeaways: don’t forget, don’t fear online backlash"