A heated online confrontation erupted between conservative commentators Brandon Tatum and Evan Kilgore on November 25-26, 2025, centering around controversial claims made by media personality Candace Owens about French President Emmanuel Macron.
The Spark That Ignited the Feud
The digital battle began when Evan Kilgore took to X (formerly Twitter) asserting that Brandon Tatum had "seen the evidence" supporting Owens' extraordinary allegation about an assassination plot. This statement triggered an immediate and angry response from Tatum, who felt misrepresented.
On November 26, 2025, Tatum fired back publicly, demanding: "Why are you lying?? You better delete this or edit this. I never said I saw evidence." The intensity of his reply highlighted the sensitivity of the situation and his concern about being associated with unverified claims.
Clarifying Positions and Withdrawing Claims
Brandon Tatum meticulously clarified his actual position, emphasizing that he had only stated he was "convinced" that Candace Owens would not deliberately mislead him. He stressed that he never claimed to have seen concrete proof and expressed uncertainty about whether any aspects of Owens' allegations had been properly verified.
In a significant development, Evan Kilgore later retracted his initial post, admitting he had "spoke too soon" after Tatum directly informed him that no evidence had actually been seen. However, Kilgore maintained that Tatum's own wording had created confusion, as stating he "believed" Owens inherently lent credibility to her unsubstantiated claims.
Candace Owens' Original Allegations
The controversy traces back to November 23, 2025, when Candace Owens made startling claims on X about an alleged assassination plot against her. She asserted that a "high-ranking employee" from the French government had revealed that President Emmanuel Macron and his wife had financed a plan to kill her.
Owens further alleged that the French GIGN special operations unit and "one Israeli" individual were involved in this supposed scheme. While she mentioned that the source showed "proof" of their identity, no evidence was ever shared publicly to support these grave accusations.
In subsequent posts, Owens escalated her claims, alleging that President Macron had moved $1.5 million specifically to fund her assassination. Again, she provided no documentation or verifiable proof to substantiate this financial allegation.
Official Silence and Online Consequences
The absence of verification became a central point in the Tatum-Kilgore disagreement. No official comments have been issued by French, Israeli, or U.S. authorities regarding Owens' claims, leaving the allegations entirely unconfirmed by credible sources.
This incident demonstrates how rapidly unverified information can spread through online platforms, creating conflicts even among those who generally share similar political perspectives. The Tatum-Kilgore exchange highlighted the challenges of navigating truth and trust in the digital age, particularly when dealing with sensational claims involving high-level international figures.
As the online argument unfolded, it became clear that the fundamental disagreement centered on how to handle unverified information from trusted sources. Tatum emphasized personal trust in Owens' character while acknowledging the lack of evidence, whereas Kilgore questioned the logic of expressing belief without demanding proof.
