Chuck Holton Defends Victor Marx regarding Candace Owens and Corby Hall
War correspondent Chuck Holton publicly defended Victor Marx following Candace Owens’ interview with Corby Hall. Holton discusses Haiti missions, Fold AR, Free Burma Rangers, and his personal experiences working with Victor Marx.
On May 4, 2026, war correspondent and author Chuck Holton released a video responding to claims made about Victor Marx during Candace Owens’ interview with Corby Hall. Drawing on more than a decade of personal experience with Marx in conflict zones, humanitarian missions, and international travel, Holton disputed several allegations and provided his own perspective on Marx’s work, character, and involvement with organizations such as the Free Burma Rangers.
Holton states he has known Victor since about 2014, meeting him in Mosul, Iraq during the fight against the Islamic State while working with the Free Burma Rangers. Marx assessed the need and donated a $125,000 armored ambulance, and has helped the Free Burma Rangers many times. In intervening years the two traveled together to Mexico, Panama, Colombia, and Haiti.
“I don't usually get involved in spats between celebrities, but Candace Owens has been saying some pretty slanderous things about my friend Victor Marx... I just feel like I have to push back on what was said in that interview. So I'm gonna take it point by point.”— Chuck Holton
Chuck Holton’s relationship with Victor Marx
Holton said he first met Marx in Iraq around 2014 during the fight against the Islamic State while Holton was covering the conflict and working with the Free Burma Rangers. He said Marx joined them, assessed the need, bought a $125,000 armored ambulance for the Free Burma Rangers, and donated it.
Holton also stated Marx has helped the Free Burma Rangers many times with hundreds of thousands of dollars. In the intervening years, the two traveled together to Mexico, Panama, Colombia, and Haiti. Holton described Marx as a person who spends his life helping people in places few others want to go.
Corby Hall and Fold AR
The original article summarized Holton’s response to Corby Hall’s claims about Fold AR, a Haiti mission, body armor, and a request for firearms. Holton framed some of the Haiti-related statements as aspirational and explained that arranging security for orphanages, girls’ homes, or shelters in dangerous environments can seem unusual to people who have not worked in war zones.
On the body-armor claim, Holton said body armor must be broken in and that wearing it was not an intimidation tactic. Holton also said he received a Fold AR from Marx through his local gun store’s FFL and understood Marx had bought several to help Corby.
Corby Hall’s Business and Personal Struggles
Holton said Corby accused Marx of predatory business practices for making an offer for his company after Corby described being on drugs, divorced, suicidal, and broke. Holton said Marx tried to help Corby reconcile with his wife, get counseling, and find investors.
The deal Marx came up with was far below Corby’s hopes, souring the relationship. Holton emphasized that Corby’s marital, financial, and drug problems were not Marx’s fault and that Marx was trying to help a friend in need.
The Retooling Prayer
Corby described Marx praying with him to uncover spiritual strongholds. Holton said he had witnessed Marx do the same prayer with friends; it can seem strange to those unfamiliar with it, but Holton said it appeared effective and was not done to manipulate.
Who is Chuck Holton?
Chuck Holton is an American war correspondent, author, and former U.S. Army Ranger known for reporting from dangerous conflict zones including Iraq, Afghanistan, Ukraine, and Burma/Myanmar. He has authored books on faith, freedom, survival, and modern warfare.
He is recognized for long-running work with the Christian Broadcasting Network as a war correspondent, is closely associated with the Free Burma Rangers, and hosts or contributes to Hot Zone on YouTube.
Frequently Asked Questions
In his May 2026 response video, Holton offered a firsthand perspective based on years working alongside Marx, disputed several claims from the Candace Owens / Corby Hall interview, and described a consistent pattern of humanitarian service, charitable giving, and assistance to people in crisis.
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