France’s couple sue Candace Owens for defamation over claims that Brigitte Macron

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 Here’s a more comprehensive overview of Candace Owens:

Who is she?

  • Candace Amber Owens Farmer was born April 29, 1989, in White Plains, New York, and grew up in Stamford, Connecticut.

  • She studied journalism at the University of Rhode Island but left before graduating.

  • Early professional work included roles at Vogue and in private equity before she entered politics.

Political activism & career highlights

  • Owens rose to prominence in conservative circles as communications director for Turning Point USA from 2017–19.

  • In 2018, she co-founded BLEXIT, a movement encouraging Black Americans to leave the Democratic Party.

  • She has authored Blackout: How Black America Can Make Its Second Escape from the Democrat Plantation and is the host of Candace, a political talk show formerly on The Daily Wire (2021–2024).

  • She has been outspoken against Black Lives Matter, COVID‑19 vaccines, and has cast doubt on white supremacy narratives and Nazi atrocities.

Controversies & recent headlines

  • Australian and New Zealand visa bans: Authorities barred her entry—Australia cited her Holocaust denial and inflammatory remarks; New Zealand followed suit weeks later.

  • Fired from Daily Wire (Mar 2024): Dismissed amid accusations of antisemitic comments and friction with colleagues like Ben Shapiro.

  • Lawsuit by French President Emmanuel Macron: Macron and First Lady Brigitte sued Owens in Delaware over defamation tied to her transphobic conspiracies (they allege “actual malice”).

  • Public dispute with Trump (Jul 2025): Owens surprisingly criticized former President Trump, accusing him of looking down on MAGA supporters and mishandling Epstein-related distractions.

Why she matters

  • Owens is a significant voice in U.S. conservative and far-right media, holding millions of followers across YouTube, social media, podcasts, and books.

  • Both celebrated and criticized: praised within conservative circles, her commentary has prompted bans, lawsuits, and widespread controversy.

Want to know more?

  • Check out her bestselling book Blackout and her Daily Wire podcast archives.

  • Follow the outcome of the Macron defamation suit and monitor any further international travel bans.

  • Track her evolving relationship with Trump and the broader conservative movement.

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