A public feud between conservative commentator Candace Owens and U.S. president Donald Trump escalated sharply last week after both exchanged pointed and personal remarks across social media and video platforms.
The dispute began when Trump posted a lengthy message on Truth Social on April 9, criticizing Owens along with fellow media figures Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, and Alex Jones.
In the post, Trump described the group as having “one thing in common, low IQs,” while singling out Owens over her controversial claims regarding Brigitte Macron. Trump referenced an ongoing legal dispute involving the French First Lady and expressed support for her, writing that he hoped she would succeed in her case. He further compared Owens unfavorably, making remarks about appearance that added a personal dimension to the criticism.
Owens responded the following day in a YouTube episode of her podcast, which had been on a scheduled hiatus. In her response, she directly addressed Trump’s comments and questioned his focus on the French First Lady.
“Why are you so obsessed?” Owens asked, pushing back on Trump’s remarks in a segment that quickly gained traction online.
The exchange did not stop there, as Owens escalated her response with additional personal accusations and commentary, referencing broader controversies and political figures.
The back-and-forth has since gone viral, highlighting ongoing fractures within conservative media circles and drawing reactions from supporters and critics alike.
While neither party has indicated plans to de-escalate, the incident reflects the constant clashes between former die-hard members of the MAGA movement and Trump in recent times.
As of now, there has been no further official response from Trump following Owens’ video, but the clash continues to generate significant attention across social and political platforms.
