Candace Owens: Biography, Facts and Career

Candace Amber Owens Farmer (née Owens; born April 29, 1989) is an American far-right political commentator, author, and conspiracy theorist. She has promoted conspiracy theories on a wide range of subjects throughout her career. Since 2023, she has espoused antisemitic conspiracy theories. 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. Owens was the communications director for the conservative advocacy group Turning Point USA from 2017 to 2019. In 2018, Owens co-founded the BLEXIT Foundation along with former Tucson police officer Brandon Tatum. After working for PragerU, in 2021 Owens joined The Daily Wire and began hosting Candace, a political talk show. She was dismissed in March 2024 following a series of comments regarded as antisemitic, and months of tensions with co-host Ben Shapiro and other Daily Wire staff. 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. Owens is a critic of Israel and was increasingly critical of the country's ongoing Gaza war, culminating in her disavowal of Trump and the MAGA movement in 2026.

Quick facts about Candace Owens

• Full name: Candace Owens
• Born: 1989-04-29
• Nationality: United States
• Known as: Creator
• Wikidata ID: Q43302090

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