Candace Owens is facing new questions online after Laura Loomer claimed that the conservative commentator may not be traveling to Russia for the reason she publicly suggested. The discussion started on May 29 when Loomer shared a series of posts on X, alleging that Owens’ upcoming Russia visit is tied to a major conference rather than a private family vacation. Loomer claimed Owens is expected to appear at an event connected to the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, also known as SPIEF. The annual forum is one of Russia’s biggest business gatherings and regularly attracts international speakers, business leaders, and public figures. While Owens has not publicly confirmed that she will be speaking at the event, screenshots shared online have fueled speculation about her travel plans.The claims gained attention because Owens had previously described the trip as a family vacation. That difference in explanation has now become the center of the controversy, with critics and supporters debating what the real purpose of the visit might be.
Laura Loomer and Ryan Mauro point to SPIEF speaker listings as Candace Owens stays silent
The latest round of claims came after journalist Ryan Mauro shared screenshots that appeared to show Candace Owens listed among speakers and experts connected to a SPIEF-related event. Laura Loomer later reposted the information and expanded on the allegations in a lengthy thread on X.Loomer claimed Owens would be attending a conference where Russian political philosopher Aleksandr Dugin is also expected to participate. She further alleged that Owens and her husband, George Farmer, had met Dugin in the past, though no evidence has publicly emerged to verify all of those claims.In her posts, Loomer questioned why Owens described the trip as a family vacation if she was also scheduled to appear at a public event. She also raised questions about who was funding the visit and whether Russian officials were involved in arranging it.Meanwhile, Mauro shared additional screenshots that appeared to show Owens connected to a June 4 event. The images also listed several other participants and moderators. Mauro used the screenshots to argue that Owens was part of a larger conference program.At the time of writing, Owens has not publicly responded to Loomer’s accusations or Mauro’s claims. No official statement has been released addressing the screenshots, the reported speaker listings, or the growing online discussion surrounding the trip.Because Owens has not commented, many of the claims currently remain allegations circulating on social media. Until more information is provided, questions about the purpose of her Russia visit are likely to continue drawing attention online.
