Candace Owens sparks outrage after encouraging Ben Shapiro to take his own life during public feud

Candace Owens and Ben Shapiro have never been ideological twins, but their public fallout has now crossed into deeply personal territory. What began as disagreements over politics and foreign policy has transformed into a bitter war of words that is reverberating across conservative media.

Owens’ latest podcast comments aimed at her former employer shocked even longtime observers, intensifying scrutiny around how far political infighting has gone.

Candace Owens sparks outrage after making shocking remarks about Ben Shapiro

The immediate trigger for Candace Owens’ remarks was Ben Shapiro’s appearance at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest in Phoenix, where he forcefully criticized her conspiracy-driven narratives. On stage, Shapiro dismissed her claims as irresponsible and harmful, accusing her of spreading what he described as baseless theories surrounding the death of Charlie Kirk. His comments drew loud reactions and set off a chain response across conservative platforms.



Candace Owens responded on her podcast by directly attacking Shapiro’s character and credibility. At one point, she asked, “Why are you not embarrassed to be alive? I don’t understand it.” The statement marked a sharp escalation and signaled that reconciliation between the two former colleagues is increasingly unlikely.

Their rift has roots stretching back to late 2023, when Owens’ comments on the Israel-Hamas conflict led to mounting tension at The Daily Wire. Shapiro publicly condemned her stance, and Owens was eventually fired in March 2024. Since then, she has claimed that Shapiro worked behind the scenes to limit her professional opportunities, allegations he has not endorsed.

The feud escalated even more after the assassination of Charlie Kirk in the year 2025. Owens advocated theories that propose secret knowledge of Kirk by his widow, Erika Kirk and other political figures. Such assertions received criticism not only by Shapiro but also by other people such as Erika Kirk herself who has labeled the allegations as unfounded and detrimental.

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