Candace Owens Backs Tucker Carlson in Saying Ben Shapiro Is 'Utterly Shameless' Over Noahide Laws

Candace Owens has sided with Tucker Carlson in his escalating dispute with Ben Shapiro over the Noahide Laws, accusing the conservative commentator of holding a hostile view of Christians. In a post on X, Owens endorsed Carlson's interpretation of Shapiro's remarks and launched a separate personal attack over Shapiro's relationship with the late Charlie Kirk.

'Tucker is telling the truth. Your worldview on Christians is that we either labour for you or must be destroyed,' Owens wrote.

She also accused Shapiro of being 'utterly shameless', alleging that he had resented Kirk's success and misrepresented their relationship. Those allegations reflect Owens' stated opinion and have not been independently substantiated by the material available.

Why Did Candace Owens Back Tucker Carlson?

The dispute centres on the Noahide Laws, seven principles in Jewish tradition that are understood to establish basic moral obligations for non-Jews. The controversy intensified after Shapiro discussed the laws during a Turning Point USA event in October, prompting criticism from Carlson and others over what the principles might mean for Christians.

Shapiro said the student had asked why he had not converted to Christianity. He explained that Judaism did not require Christians to convert to Judaism and argued that Christians could continue practising their faith.

He also encouraged the student to continue attending church and speaking openly about Christianity, saying that the religion needed a resurgence in America.

Carlson subsequently criticised Shapiro's remarks during an appearance on comedian Jimmy Dore's programme. He drew comparisons between Jewish religious principles and Sharia law, questioning the implications of religious legal systems for Christians.

Carlson's interpretation became a central point of contention, with allegations that Shapiro supported a system that could lead to restrictions on Christianity. Those claims remain allegations about Shapiro's beliefs, rather than established facts about his intentions or the legal consequences of the Noahide Laws.

Owens backed Carlson's position, accusing Shapiro of presenting Christians with a choice between serving others and being destroyed.

Her criticism also extended beyond the religious dispute to Shapiro's relationship with Kirk.

'Your nature is sniveling and backhanded, and the shamelessness with which you tried to rewrite your relationship with Charlie (a natural talent whose success you always resented, much like you do Tucker's) is proof that you are utterly shameless as well. In both my experience and opinion. Respectfully submitted,' Owens wrote.

The remarks introduced a personal dimension to the disagreement. Owens alleged that Shapiro had resented Kirk's success, but the available material does not independently substantiate that claim.

How Did Ben Shapiro Respond to Tucker Carlson's Allegations?

Shapiro rejected the suggestion that he wanted to harm Christians because of the Noahide Laws. In a post on X on 14 October, he described Carlson's allegation as 'psychotic'.

In his video response, Shapiro challenged Carlson's interpretation of Judaism and argued that his comments to the student had been taken out of context. He pointed to his encouragement for Christians to continue practising their religion as evidence against the accusation that he wanted to impose Jewish beliefs on them.

Shapiro also invoked violence against Christians while criticising Carlson's argument.

'If we're going to talk about people who routinely behead Christians, by the way, there is a group on earth that actually does routinely behead Christians. They are called radical Muslims,' Shapiro said in the reported exchange.

The remark formed part of Shapiro's argument in the dispute and should not be interpreted as a description of Muslims generally.

Shapiro also challenged Carlson's comments about Jewish beliefs and interest on loans. He argued that the religious restrictions on charging interest discussed in their exchange originated in the Old Testament and questioned Carlson's understanding of Jewish religious teachings.

Rejecting the claim that he wanted Christians to abandon their faith, Shapiro pointed again to his remarks encouraging the student to continue attending church.

'For a guy who apparently wants to behead all the Christians, I sure spend a lot of time telling people that they should go believe in Jesus if they're Christian and then go to church. I spend an awful lot of time doing that. Like a lot,' Shapiro said.

The dispute has exposed competing interpretations of Shapiro's remarks, with Owens backing Carlson and Shapiro rejecting the accusations about his religious views. Owens' allegations concerning Shapiro's motives and his relationship with Kirk remain unsubstantiated by the available evidence.