Candace Owens’ visit to Russia has emerged as the latest flashpoint in her ongoing public feud with Laura Loomer. What started as questions about the purpose of Owens' trip and the fact that her group organized it quickly grew into a broader online battle and thousands of reactions, bringing conservative commentators back to the center of social media debate.
The controversy took off when there were claims that Owens could be linked to an event in Russia. Normally, the trip and the speculation would not generate this kind of attention, but Loomer’s public accusations and the intense backlash from online users transformed the story into a viral political and cultural battle.
Laura Loomer's claims about Candace Owens' Russia trip fuel online debate
The latest round of criticism started after journalist Ryan Mauro shared screenshots that appeared to show Owens listed as a speaker and expert at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.
Loomer amplified those claims by reposting the screenshots and publishing a lengthy series of posts questioning Owens' travel plans. Her comments focused on allegations that Owens could be attending an event where Russian political philosopher Aleksandr Dugin was also expected to appear.
