Nick Fuentes Suggests Candace Owens' Brigitte Macron Claims Echo Russian Propaganda

Conservative commentator Nick Fuentes has publicly expressed suspicion that Candace Owens' promotion of the Brigitte Macron transgender conspiracy theory may be linked to Russian government propaganda. Fuentes, a far-right figure, stated his concerns regarding the lack of evidence supporting Owens' claims about the French First Lady. This accusation highlights a growing rift between prominent figures within the conservative media landscape.

Owens has been a vocal proponent of the unfounded conspiracy theory alleging that Brigitte Macron is a transgender woman. She has produced a multi-part video series and promoted a book on the subject, amplifying the claims across her social media platforms. These assertions have been widely debunked by fact-checkers and dismissed as baseless disinformation.

Fuentes, speaking on his livestream, demanded concrete evidence for Owens' various claims, including those concerning Macron. He specifically questioned the credibility of her assertions, stating, "Where is the evidence?" and suggesting her stories "sound crazy" without proof. This public challenge underscores a pattern of skepticism from Fuentes regarding Owens' more outlandish pronouncements.

The accusation of promoting Russian propaganda comes amidst Owens' history of controversial statements and her past engagement with Russian narratives. Notably, she has made comments supportive of Russia in the context of the Ukraine conflict, including the phrase "Russian lives matter," and has received amplification from the Russian Embassy in Washington D.C. Her departure from The Daily Wire in March 2024 followed a series of comments widely regarded as antisemitic and tensions with co-host Ben Shapiro.

The Brigitte Macron conspiracy theory itself has been identified by experts as a form of disinformation, often used to destabilize political figures and sow discord. Fuentes' insinuation suggests a potential connection between Owens' propagation of such theories and broader foreign influence operations. The ongoing public dispute between Owens and Fuentes further illustrates the complex and often contentious dynamics within certain segments of conservative media.