Andrew Kolvet Blames Me For Erika PR Backlash | “Mormon Mafia” History Explained | Ep 364
Summary
This video critically examines the PR strategies of Erica and Andrew Kovette, labeling their recent actions as disastrous and attempts to blame the host for negative press. It delves into the concept of the 'Mormon Mafia,' tracing its origins to Howard Hughes's inner circle in Las Vegas and its potential implications in Hollywood and politics. The host also discusses alleged Zionist influence and historical events, drawing parallels to contemporary situations and questioning the narrative surrounding Charlie Kirk's death and the subsequent leadership of Turning Point USA.
Key Insights
Hughes's retreat into seclusion was publicly attributed to pain and OCD, but his condition at death was suspicious.
The public was told Howard Hughes became a recluse due to pain and debilitating OCD. However, upon his death, he was found emaciated, malnourished, covered in bed sores, with broken hypodermic needles in his arms, suggesting he died from a needless and fatal injection of painkillers.
Howard Hughes's death was suspicious, with claims of drug abuse contradicting his lifestyle.
Despite Hughes's lifelong avoidance of drugs and his hiring of Mormons largely due to their abstemious lifestyle, an investigation into his estate claimed he died a drug addict. X-rays revealed five broken hypodermic needles, and he was in a severely neglected physical state.
Charlie Kirk planned a 'Dodge audit' at Turning Point USA days before his death.
Seven days before he died, Charlie Kirk wanted to establish a Dodge audit at his company, indicating concerns about missing money, particularly from Turning Point Action, Tyler Boyer's division.
The host asserts that Charlie Kirk's core beliefs and organization have been perverted after his death.
The host believes the people Charlie Kirk trusted most have reversed course on almost everything he believed in, creating an organization that operates in direct opposition to his past stances, particularly regarding Israel.
The preliminary hearing was a strategic error due to the use of influencers.
Inviting influencers like Graham Allen and Benny Johnson to the preliminary hearing is seen as a major unforced error by Erica's PR team, as it makes the side that needs influencers appear less confident in their own evidence and truth.
The press's negative coverage of Candace Owens is contrasted with their protection of Erica.
Candace Owens asserts that the press, which she views as an extension of the state, hates her and provides overwhelmingly negative coverage. In contrast, she claims Erica is 'deeply protected by the state.'
Charlie Kirk's legacy lives on through the actions of those he impacted.
The host believes Charlie Kirk's death has had a profound spiritual impact, inspiring many to continue seeking truth. She feels his legacy is being honored by those who care about him and are on this journey.
The host believes Charlie Kirk lived honorably and was a good person.
Candace Owens vehemently rejects Andrew Kovette's portrayal of Charlie Kirk as deceitful or unHhOnorable, stating that he was a good person who lived honorably and that his death has meaning because of the positive impact he had.
Sections
PR Disasters and Accusations
Daily Mail article portraying Erica negatively backfired, leading to accusations against Candace Owens.
The Daily Mail published an article portraying Erica negatively, calling her a 'soulless ghoul,' which backfired publicly. Andrew Kovette, Erica's PR representative, then accused Candace Owens of colluding with the Daily Mail journalists to publish the article, essentially claiming Owens orchestrated the negative press to then respond to it on her show. This strategy is described as an 'Olympic stretch' and a sign of Kovette 'losing it.'
Attempt to deny the Daily Mail article's claims by portraying it as fictionalized.
Kovette's PR strategy involved attempting to pretend the Daily Mail article was fictionalized. The host argues this would require heads to roll and retractions, suggesting a deeper motive behind the denial.
Erica's PR campaign, driven by Kovette, is deemed a disaster.
Erica's PR efforts, managed by Andrew Kovette, are characterized as a series of disasters. Their attempt to shift blame to Candace Owens for the Daily Mail article is presented as a prime example of this failure. Crisis PR teams were reportedly brought in but failed to read public sentiment.
The Daily Mail’s coverage of Erica and Turning Point USA is contrasted with their coverage of Candace Owens.
The host notes that the Daily Mail's coverage of Erica and Turning Point USA is consistently favorable, while their coverage of Candace Owens is overwhelmingly negative, often portraying her as 'demonic' or 'evil.' The host challenges the accusation that she colluded with the Daily Mail, asserting the press hates her.
Daily Mail updated article after facing facts, retracting claim of family member source.
The Daily Mail was forced to retract its claim that the source for their article was a family member of the Kirk family after being confronted with facts. This correction is seen as an especially egregious error for a tabloid.
Erica's public statements, including alleged swearing and past behavior, are questioned.
The host refutes the claim that Erica has never sworn, referencing her past pageant and reality TV appearances, and a statement where she advised her younger self, 'Don't try cocaine.' The host suggests Erica's public persona is a carefully constructed 'caricature' and that she operates 'nasty behind the scenes.'
Andrew Kovette accused of dishonesty regarding Ben Shapiro and Charlie Kirk's relationship.
Candace Owens accuses Andrew Kovette of being an 'evil man' for falsely claiming Ben Shapiro and Charlie Kirk were friends. Both Shapiro and Blake Neff publicly stated they were not close. Kovette's alleged attempt to portray Owens as an enemy and Shapiro as a friend is presented as indicative of his character.
The 'Mormon Mafia' term and its alleged connection to Howard Hughes.
The term 'Mormon Mafia' is colloquially used to refer to a trusted inner circle of Latter-day Saint businessmen and accountants hired by billionaire Howard Hughes in Las Vegas during the 1960s. The host introduces this concept for further discussion.
The 'Mormon Mafia' and Howard Hughes
Howard Hughes's vast empire included film, aerospace, medical research, and Las Vegas holdings.
Howard Hughes was a highly influential figure, involved in the film industry (acquiring RKO Studios), aerospace (founding Hughes Aircraft Company), and establishing the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. In his later years, he acquired numerous casinos and hotels in Las Vegas.
Hughes's paranoia about communists led him to trust a group mirroring his lifestyle.
Howard Hughes was excessively paranoid about communist infiltration. Believing he needed to trust people who lived like him, he turned to Mormons due to their religious prohibitions against drinking, smoking, and gambling.
Frank William Gay, a trusted Mormon, hired the 'Mormon Mafia' to surround Howard Hughes.
Frank William Gay, a member of the LDS church, was hired by Howard Hughes to run a subsidiary. Gay then began hiring fellow Mormons, forming the 'Mormon Mafia,' who became Hughes's sole confidants during his reclusive final decade in Las Vegas.
Hughes's retreat into seclusion was publicly attributed to pain and OCD, but his condition at death was suspicious.
The public was told Howard Hughes became a recluse due to pain and debilitating OCD. However, upon his death, he was found emaciated, malnourished, covered in bed sores, with broken hypodermic needles in his arms, suggesting he died from a needless and fatal injection of painkillers.
The 'Mormon Mafia' controlled Howard Hughes and his public image during his reclusion.
The article 'The Keepers of the King' from Time magazine (1976) describes how Hughes's aids, members of Mormonism, had unlimited access to him. They controlled his communications, censored his reading, and in essence, managed Hughes and his public image, acting as 'men without mouths.'
Howard Hughes's death was suspicious, with claims of drug abuse contradicting his lifestyle.
Despite Hughes's lifelong avoidance of drugs and his hiring of Mormons largely due to their abstemious lifestyle, an investigation into his estate claimed he died a drug addict. X-rays revealed five broken hypodermic needles, and he was in a severely neglected physical state.
A handwritten will submitted by the LDS Church was rejected, leading to a lengthy estate battle.
After Howard Hughes's death, a mysterious handwritten note claimed as his last will and testament was submitted by the Church of the Latter-day Saints but was summarily rejected by the courts. This initiated a 34-year legal battle over his $2.5 billion estate.
Frank William Gay, a key figure in the 'Mormon Mafia,' later worked with the CIA.
The trustee of Howard Hughes's charity after his death was Frank William Gay, who was later discovered to have worked with the CIA. This connection adds another layer to the influence and dealings surrounding Hughes's empire.
Howard Hughes's business empire is now controlled by various entities and individuals.
Hughes's Las Vegas properties are now controlled by figures like Miriam Adelson and Steve Wynn. His real estate holdings are managed by Howard Hughes Holding Company, where hedge funder Bill Ackman served as executive chairman. Frank William Gay's son, Robert Gay, managed Mitt Romney's Bain Capital.
The term 'Mormon Mafia' originates from the group that controlled Howard Hughes.
The host emphasizes that the term 'Mormon Mafia' directly stems from the description of the LDS lieutenants who surrounded and allegedly controlled Howard Hughes during his final years and after his death.
Connections to Turning Point USA and Charlie Kirk
Turning Point USA has a significant number of LDS members in key positions.
The host claims that Turning Point USA, while ostensibly evangelical Christian, is largely staffed by Mormons, with individuals like Tyler Boyer, who managed finances and hiring, being LDS.
Charlie Kirk's alleged shift away from pro-Israel stance before his death.
Before his death, Charlie Kirk reportedly wrote that he had no choice but to abandon the pro-Israel cause and felt morally blackmailed by Seth Dylan and others, according to the host.
Charlie Kirk planned a 'Dodge audit' at Turning Point USA days before his death.
Seven days before he died, Charlie Kirk wanted to establish a Dodge audit at his company, indicating concerns about missing money, particularly from Turning Point Action, Tyler Boyer's division.
Allegations of financial irregularities and a planned will change before Charlie Kirk's murder.
There are allegations of missing money from Turning Point Action. Furthermore, Charlie Kirk and Erica had an appointment scheduled for the Monday after his death to change his will, an appointment he never made.
Turning Point USA's rapid transformation post-Charlie Kirk's death.
After Charlie Kirk's death, the audit was canceled, and Turning Point USA reportedly became 'virtually unrecognizable.' Ben Shapiro is mentioned as having provided a significant financial contribution.
Erica's immediate post-death activities and connections to Vegas casino families.
Erica embarked on a Shabbat Shalom book tour shortly after Charlie's death and has noted connections to Vegas casino families, including Flying on their planes. She notably responded aggressively to allegations of dating Blake Wynn of the Wynn Casino dynasty.
The host asserts that Charlie Kirk's core beliefs and organization have been perverted after his death.
The host believes the people Charlie Kirk trusted most have reversed course on almost everything he believed in, creating an organization that operates in direct opposition to his past stances, particularly regarding Israel.
Tyler Boyer's role and connections in Turning Point USA.
Tyler Boyer handled finances at Turning Point USA and became COO of Turning Point Action. He is alleged to have recruited Erica and sits on a company board with Erica's mother, Laura Fronfay, who had prior relationships with Mormons like Terrell Farnsworth.
Death and Investigation Details
Howard Hughes's death aboard Robert Graf's jet is considered suspicious.
Howard Hughes died on a jet owned by Robert Graf, founder of Duncan Aviation. The company's connection to mysterious Egyptian planes on the day of Charlie's assassination is noted, adding a layer of intrigue.
Questions raised about Mikey's two phones during the hospital visit.
During the news clip of Mikey and Charlie entering the hospital, Mikey appears to have two phones. Blake Neff's comment about putting 'that phone' away implies the existence of another phone, though the host notes phones were often handed to assistants during events.
A seamstress analyzed a burnt item in the car, suggesting it was a shirt.
A seamstress with over 20 years of experience analyzed a burnt item found in the car, concluding it was likely the outside of a shirt due to visible seam lines and thread spacing. She provided photographic evidence to support her analysis.
The preliminary hearing was a strategic error due to the use of influencers.
Inviting influencers like Graham Allen and Benny Johnson to the preliminary hearing is seen as a major unforced error by Erica's PR team, as it makes the side that needs influencers appear less confident in their own evidence and truth.
Andrew Kovette's PR strategy is deemed a 'nightmare' and easily debunked.
The host characterizes Andrew Kovette's PR strategy as a 'nightmare' and 'unbelievably stupid' because it is easily debunked. Kovette's attempts to spin narratives, such as the friendship between Ben Shapiro and Charlie Kirk, are highlighted as examples of dishonesty.
The host denies any involvement with the Daily Mail article about Erica.
Candace Owens explicitly states she had nothing to do with the Daily Mail article concerning Erica, challenging Andrew Kovette to pursue defamation charges if he believes she was behind the fabricated quotations attributed to a family friend.
The press's negative coverage of Candace Owens is contrasted with their protection of Erica.
Candace Owens asserts that the press, which she views as an extension of the state, hates her and provides overwhelmingly negative coverage. In contrast, she claims Erica is 'deeply protected by the state.'
The host offers to go to court with Kovette if the Daily Mail fabricated quotes.
Candace Owens challenges Andrew Kovette, stating that if the Daily Mail secretly created an article featuring fabricated quotations, she would be his ally in pursuing legal action against the reporter responsible.
Personal Reflections and Support
Candace Owens values viewer support as the press and government are hostile.
The host expresses gratitude for viewer support, stating that it is the primary source of encouragement amidst hostility from the press and government. This support is what keeps her going.
Gratitude for positive viewer comments and impact on faith and family.
The host acknowledges and thanks viewers who shared that her work has led them back to Christ and inspired them to instill faith in their children. She sees these messages as encouraging and supportive.
The host is finding healing and appreciation for Charlie Kirk's memory.
Candace Owens shares that she is in a better emotional space, able to laugh again and appreciate memories of Charlie Kirk. She feels transformed after a trip to Spain and now focuses on the real Charlie, not the 'Turning Point USA machine.'
Charlie Kirk's legacy lives on through the actions of those he impacted.
The host believes Charlie Kirk's death has had a profound spiritual impact, inspiring many to continue seeking truth. She feels his legacy is being honored by those who care about him and are on this journey.
A compilation video of Candace Owens and Charlie Kirk laughing together is deeply meaningful.
The host expresses deep appreciation for a fan-made compilation video showing her and Charlie Kirk laughing together, finding it meaningful and a testament to their genuine friendship and shared humor. She finds it difficult to watch clips of them together but intends to view the compilation.
The host values friends who offer honest truth and unwavering support.
Using the analogy of being in a foxhole, the host describes the ideal friend as someone who provides honest truth and unwavering support, pointing out threats and planning a course of action rather than offering platitudes or running away.
The host believes Charlie Kirk lived honorably and was a good person.
Candace Owens vehemently rejects Andrew Kovette's portrayal of Charlie Kirk as deceitful or unHhOnorable, stating that he was a good person who lived honorably and that his death has meaning because of the positive impact he had.
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