Candace Owens’ Antisemitic Remarks Lead to Severance of Ties with The Daily Wire
Candace Owens, a far-right commentator known for her controversial and often misinformation-filled commentary on various topics, has announced that she has parted ways with The Daily Wire, the right-wing media outlet co-founded by Ben Shapiro. Owens confirmed the news on her own social media platform, expressing her delight at the separation.
Background:
Owens joined The Daily Wire in 2021 and has been a contentious figure despite her penchant for promoting extremist and dishonest rhetoric. Despite this, the contact outlet had stood by her until recently when she waded into antisemitic waters, fiercely criticizing Israel and suggesting Jewish involvement in nefarious activities.
Antisemitic Remarks:
Since the October 7 Hamas terror attack on Israel, Owens’ antisemitic remarks have escalated. She accused the Jewish government of committing “genocide” in Gaza and claimed that there was a sinister “small ring” of Jewish people involved in something “quite sinister” in Hollywood and Washington, D.C. These remarks drew widespread condemnation from various quarters.
Controversial Response:
In response to the backlash against her antisemitic comments, Owens made a brazen dig at Shapiro using an age-old antisemitic trope. Shapiro, who is Jewish, called her out for her “disgraceful” rhetoric and invited her to quit if she felt that accepting payment from The Daily Wire was a hindrance to her relationship with God.
Continued Controversy:
Owens then accused Shapiro of engaging in “ad hominem attacks” during an interview with Tucker Carlson, a right-wing extremist who was fired from Fox News last year. In recent days, Owens has continued to generate controversy by liking a post accusing a rabbi of being “drunk on Christian blood.” The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has criticized her for pushing an antisemitic agenda and fueling the fire of hate.
Impact on Owens:
Despite being severed from The Daily Wire, Owens still maintains a large platform and continues to generate controversy. Her extremist commentary has catapulted her to fame in right-wing circles, and she boasts millions of followers across her various social media accounts. In September, she was suspended from YouTube for her anti-LGBTQ commentary after violating the platform’s rules on hate speech.
Support of Former President Trump:
Owens is a vocal supporter of former President Donald Trump and amplifies his culture warrior rhetoric to her younger, contact audience. “I truly believe that Donald Trump isn’t just the leader of the free world, but the savior of it as well,” she wrote in a social media post in 2018. Last month, she was photographed with Trump at a UFC event in Las Vegas.
