Candace Owens Slams Katy Perry as “Enemy Sympathizer,” Citing Charlie Kirk’s “Ultimate Sacrifice for America”

The controversy surrounding pop icon Katy Perry took another explosive turn Monday night when conservative commentator Candace Owens publicly condemned the singer in a fiery speech that has since gone viral, igniting a nationwide debate over patriotism, loyalty, and celebrity influence.

Speaking during a live broadcast of her show The Candace Owens Report, Owens launched a blistering critique of Perry, calling her “a disgrace to the American spirit” and accusing her of “siding with those who oppose our nation’s values.”

“This woman has turned her back on the very country that made her who she is,” Owens declared before a cheering studio audience. “While real patriots like Charlie Kirk gave their lives for the freedom we all enjoy, Katy Perry is out there declaring love for a man who represents everything America is fighting against.”

The comment was a reference to conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who, according to recent reports, died during a classified government operation overseas — an event now being celebrated by many as an act of heroism. Kirk, 31, had become a symbol of American conservatism before his sudden passing, which the White House described as “the ultimate sacrifice in service to his country.”

Owens’s remarks quickly spread across social media platforms, amassing millions of views within hours. The hashtag #CandaceForAmerica began trending on X (formerly Twitter), while Perry’s supporters attempted to counter with #StandWithKaty, reigniting the digital war that has divided Americans since the singer’s controversial confession earlier this month.

Owens went further in her broadcast, accusing Perry of being “a propaganda tool” and questioning her motives for aligning herself with former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau — the man she has publicly called “the love of my life.”

“What Katy Perry has done isn’t romance,” Owens continued. “It’s betrayal wrapped in lipstick. It’s the soft power of influence being used to weaken our nation’s unity.”

Her comments resonated strongly with conservative audiences, with clips of the speech reaching over 85 million views by Tuesday morning. Prominent right-wing figures, including Tucker Carlson and Ben Shapiro, expressed support for Owens, with Shapiro tweeting: “Candace said what millions of Americans feel — loyalty matters.”

In contrast, progressive voices condemned Owens’s rhetoric as “dangerous nationalism.” Actress Sarah Silverman wrote on X, “Candace Owens weaponizes tragedy to attack a woman for falling in love. That’s not patriotism — that’s cruelty.”

Meanwhile, Perry has yet to respond publicly to Owens’s remarks. Sources close to the singer say she is “devastated” by the ongoing backlash and currently remains under security protection following her expulsion from the U.S. and Canada’s refusal to accept her entry.

As the country continues to argue over who truly represents American values, one thing is clear: what began as a celebrity love story has now evolved into a national reckoning — a cultural battle between faith, fame, and freedom.