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FBI Launches Probe into MAGA Influencer Over Candace Owens Dispute

6/9/2026

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The Federal Bureau of Investigation announced on X that it will investigate a participant in the MAGA dispute over Candace Owens, potentially probing right-wing influencers who criticize President Donald Trump.
Internal divisions among Trump loyalists persisted for nearly a year over Israel, Jeffrey Epstein and the Charlie Kirk assassination.
Analysts described the move as the strongest indication to date that the bureau could target right-wing critics of Trump.

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The Federal Bureau of Investigation announced on X that it will investigate a participant in the MAGA dispute over Candace Owens, potentially probing right-wing influencers who criticize President Donald Trump.
Internal divisions among Trump loyalists persisted for nearly a year over Israel, Jeffrey Epstein and the Charlie Kirk assassination.
Analysts described the move as the strongest indication to date that the bureau could target right-wing critics of Trump.