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Candace Owens
Conservative Commentator
Republican
Conservative
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Commentator
Candace Owens, born April 29, 1989, is an American conservative political commentator and activist. She rose to prominence as Turning Point USA's director of urban engagement (2017-2019) and founded Blexit, urging Black Americans to leave the Democratic Party. Owens hosted the podcast and show "Candace" on The Daily Wire from 2021 until March 2024, when she departed amid public disputes with co-founder Ben Shapiro over her criticism of Israel. Author of "Blackout," she critiques progressive policies, BLM, and COVID measures. Married to George Farmer, she has three children and pursues independent media projects.
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🗣️ SAYS THEY ARE
Conservative
⚡ ACTUALLY ALIGNS
Trump-aligned Republicans
🎯 Primary Loyalties (Ranked)
- Donald Trump
- Conservative media
- Christian conservatism
- Opposition to progressive racial politics
đź“‹ Actions That Prove It
- âś“Endorsed Donald Trump for president in 2016 after initial criticism and campaigned for him in 2020
- âś“Founded Blexit in 2018 to encourage Black Americans to exit the Democratic Party
- âś“Testified before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee in 2019 on social media censorship
- âś“Departed from The Daily Wire in March 2024 citing policy differences
⚠️ Contradictions
- •Criticized Trump and his supporters as racist in 2015-2016 social media posts, later became a prominent defender
- •Described herself as a classical liberal in early 2017 interviews, shifted to identifying as conservative by 2018
- •Promoted Blexit as independent movement in 2018, partnered closely with Turning Point USA for promotion and funding
Career Background
- •CEO and co-founder of Degree 180 (2015–2016)
- •Director of Urban Engagement and spokesperson for Turning Point USA (2017)
- •Host of The Candace Owens Show on The Daily Wire (2019–2024)
- •Founder of Blexit movement and Blexit Foundation (2018–present)
- •Author of Blackout: How Black America Can Make Its Second Escape from the Democrat Plantation (2020)
- •Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in Connecticut (2022 primary, withdrew)
Endorsements
- •Endorsed Donald Trump for President (2020 and 2024)
- •Endorsed Kanye West's 2020 presidential campaign
- •Received public praise and support from Donald Trump (2018–present)
Affiliations & Memberships
Turning Point USA (former)
The Daily Wire (former host)
Blexit Foundation
PragerU (contributor)
Republican Party
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