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.