Conservative commentator Candace Owens has ignited a furious online debate with a shocking and unsubstantiated claim. Owens alleges that the family of French President Emmanuel Macron “paid someone to assassinate” her, a claim she insists is “deadly serious.”
The political firestorm erupted after Owens stated she received warnings that linked the purported threat directly to individuals close to the French head of state.She has been vocal about the situation, repeatedly asserting that the matter is far more grave than is currently perceived by the public.
In a recent social media post, Owens intensified her accusation, alleging that the Macrons “allegedly” spent $1.5 million on the assassination plot. She has claimed that a “high-ranking employee of the French government” supplied her with “proof” of an “assassination squad,” which she specified included one Israeli operative. Owens has also connected this meaningful threat to her ongoing public dispute with the French First Lady, Brigitte Macron, against whom the Macrons have filed a defamation lawsuit over a separate, highly contentious matter.
Owens has indicated that she has provided details of the purported plot to “people in the Federal government,” including the names of the purported assassins and the international bank accounts used to move the money.However, despite her insistence on possessing “proof,” no official, verifiable evidence has been presented to the public to support the extraordinary claims against the French presidential family.
The reaction to her statement has been sharply polarized. Supporters have rallied around the commentator, calling for a full investigation into the matter and expressing concerns for her safety. Contradicting, critics have met the allegations with heavy skepticism, accusing Owens of sensationalizing a baseless theory, particularly given her history of promoting conspiracy theories.
French authorities have not yet issued an official response to the accusation. As Owens continues to double down on her claims, the unverified alert is rapidly shaping a new narrative in the public sphere, creating an international political firestorm that mixes conspiracy, personal feuds, and high-level political suspicion.