Candace Owens | |
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_(cropped).jpg) Owens in 2022 | |
| Born | Candace Amber Owens April 29, 1989 |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2017–present |
| Political party | Republican |
| Movement | Black conservatism |
| Spouse |
George Farmer (m. 2019) |
| Children | 3 |
| Relatives | Michael Farmer (father-in-law) |
| Website | candaceowens |
Candace Amber Owens Farmer (née Owens; born April 29, 1989) is an American political commentator and pundit. She is mostly described as conservative or far-right.
Owens has gained recognition for her conservative activism—despite being initially critical of President Donald Trump and the Republican Party—as well as her criticism of Black Lives Matter.[6] Owens served as communications director for the conservative advocacy group Turning Point USA from 2017 and 2019.[7] In 2018, Owens co-founded Blexit along with former Tucson police officer Brandon Tatum.[8] In 2021, Owens joined The Daily Wire and began hosting Candace, a political talk show.[9] She was dismissed in March 2024 following a series of comments widely regarded as antisemitic, and months of tensions with co-host Ben Shapiro and other Daily Wire staff.[10]
Owens has expressed skepticism about the extent of white supremacy's impact on society and has voiced opposition to both COVID-19 lockdowns and COVID-19 vaccines. She has promoted numerous conspiracy theories.
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- ^ Sommer, Will (June 13, 2018). "Conservatives Turn on Candace Owens, Kanye West's Favorite Republican". The Daily Beast. Archived from the original on January 19, 2019. Retrieved June 13, 2018.
- ^ Bernstein, Joseph (May 15, 2018). "The Newest Star of the Trump Movement Ran a Trump-Bashing Publication – Less Than Two Years Ago". BuzzFeed. Archived from the original on May 16, 2018. Retrieved May 16, 2018.
- ^ Ohlheiser, Abby (April 25, 2018). "'The Mob Can't Make Me Not Love Him': How Kanye West Joined the Pro-Trump Internet". The Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Archived from the original on August 3, 2020. Retrieved May 18, 2018.
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- ^ McNamara, Audrey (May 2, 2019). "Candace Owens Steps Down as Turning Point USA Communications Director". The Daily Beast. Archived from the original on May 3, 2019. Retrieved May 3, 2019.
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- DeCiccio, Emily; Howard, Christopher (October 29, 2018). "What is Blexit? Candace Owens explains plan to lead 'black exit' from Democratic Party, impact 2020". Fox News. Archived from the original on August 27, 2023. Retrieved August 27, 2023.
- "BLEXIT Foundation". BLEXIT Foundation. Archived from the original on August 27, 2023. Retrieved August 27, 2023.
- "Founders". Blexit. Archived from the original on August 28, 2023. Retrieved August 28, 2023.
- ^ Leonardi, Anthony (November 4, 2020). "'Coming to Nashville, baby': Candace Owens to join Daily Wire". Washington Examiner. Archived from the original on November 18, 2020. Retrieved November 23, 2020.
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- Multiple sources:
Murray, Tom (March 22, 2024). "Ben Shapiro's Daily Wire cuts ties with Candace Owens following Israel-Hamas comments". The Independent. Archived from the original on March 23, 2024. Retrieved March 23, 2024. - Daniels, Karu F. (March 22, 2024). "Conservative commentator Candace Owens fired from Daily Wire for antisemitism: report". New York Daily News. Archived from the original on September 17, 2024. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
- Darcy, Oliver (March 22, 2024). "Ben Shapiro's The Daily Wire severs ties with Candace Owens after her embrace of antisemitic rhetoric". CNN. Archived from the original on March 30, 2024. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
- Spangler, Todd (March 22, 2024). "Candace Owens Is Out at Daily Wire, CEO Says". Variety. Archived from the original on April 3, 2024. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
- Giatti, Ian (March 29, 2024). "Theologian: Claim that 'Christ is King' violates Ten Commandments is a 'curious complaint'". Christian Post. Archived from the original on April 2, 2024. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
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