Why Candace Owens Went to Russia
Candace Owens recently announced a family trip to Russia, despite the country's current geopolitical climate. The U.S. State Department has issued warnings against travel to Russia due to safety concerns, including potential hacking and kidnapping. This visit raises questions about the motivations behind her choice to travel to a heavily sanctioned nation.
- ▪Candace Owens is known for her conspiracy theories and has a significant following.
- ▪Russia is currently under heavy Western sanctions and faces security risks.
- ▪The U.S. State Department advises against travel to Russia due to safety concerns.
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- ▪ Russia Rails Against the West but Welcomes Candace Owens and Andrew Tate — NYT > Top Stories
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| Publication time | Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:05:57 GMT |
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Why Candace Owens Went to RussiaThe stars of MAGA’s conspiracy podcast wing are posting about the glories of Moscow—and laundering Kremlin narratives.By Park MacDougald06.04.26 — InternationalNo description available.FOLLOW TOPIC Candace Owens and her husband visit Russia. (@RealCandaceO via X)--:----:--Upgrade to ListenProduced by ElevenLabs using AI narrationLast week, Candace Owens, the linguistically challenged podcaster best known for florid conspiracy theories about Charlie Kirk and the First Lady of France, announced to her audience that she was taking a family trip to Russia.Russia? Even for adventurous travelers, Russia is not at the top of many must-see lists in the summer of 2026. It is under heavy Western sanctions. Its major cities, Moscow and St.
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