Candace Owens and Dave Rubin, both prominent conservative commentators, are engaged in a heated public dispute that began after Rubin accused Owens of criticizing her friend Charlie Kirk during a 2022 meeting. Owens has strongly denied Rubin's claims, calling them 'sheer fiction' and asserting that she and Kirk have maintained a longstanding friendship. The online feud escalated as Owens shared her reasons for ending her friendship with Rubin, including allegations about private conversations and uncomfortable situations involving former colleagues. Rubin has continued to publicly challenge Owens, keeping the controversy in the spotlight as both continue to trade accusations and personal stories online.