Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Candace Owens

Discover the career path of Candace Owens, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Candace Owens is an American conservative and far-right political commentator and author known for her controversial views and promotion of conspiracy theories. She gained prominence through her pro-Trump activism and criticism of the Democratic Party. Owens has founded organizations like BLEXIT, which encourages Black Americans to leave the Democratic Party. Her commentary often focuses on topics related to race, politics, and culture, attracting both significant support and widespread criticism.

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1915: Reference to the Leo Frank case of 1915

In a live broadcast on August 18, 2024, Candace Owens referenced the Leo Frank case of 1915. She claimed Leo Frank, a Jewish businessman wrongly convicted of murder and lynched in Georgia in 1915, killed Mary Phagan as part of a ritual murder.

1989: Reference to Ukraine

In March 2022, Candace Owens faced criticism from historian Anne Applebaum for claiming that Ukraine "wasn't a thing until 1989" and dismissing the notion of a Russian-led genocide in the country.

2012: Worked as an Administrative Assistant

In 2012, Candace Owens took a job as an administrative assistant for a private equity firm in Manhattan, later becoming its vice president of administration.

2015: CEO of Degree180

In 2015, Candace Owens was the CEO of Degree180, a marketing agency. She also criticized conservative Republicans in her column.

2016: Launched SocialAutopsy.com

In 2016, Candace Owens launched SocialAutopsy.com, a controversial website intended to expose bullies on the Internet.

August 2017: Began Posting Political Videos to YouTube

In August 2017, Candace Owens began posting politically themed videos to YouTube.

September 2017: Launched Red Pill Black

In September 2017, Candace Owens launched "Red Pill Black", a website and YouTube channel promoting black conservatism.

November 21, 2017: Hired as Director of Urban Engagement at Turning Point USA

On November 21, 2017, Candace Owens was hired as the director of urban engagement at Turning Point USA.

2017: Became Conservative

In 2017, Candace Owens became a conservative after facing doxing and gaining support from figures involved in the Gamergate harassment campaign.

2017: Communications Director at Turning Point USA

In 2017, Candace Owens became the communications director for the conservative advocacy group Turning Point USA.

2017: Shift to Conservative Stance

In 2017, Candace Owens, who previously posted anti-Trump content, began identifying as a conservative Donald Trump supporter, characterizing Trump as the "savior" of Western civilization.

May 2018: Trump's Praise for Owens

In May 2018, Donald Trump praised Candace Owens for having a "big impact on politics" and representing a growing group of smart thinkers.

August 2018: Dispute with Mollie Tibbetts' cousin

In August 2018, Candace Owens had a dispute with Sam Lucas, cousin of Mollie Tibbetts, who had been murdered by Cristhian Bahena Rivera. Tibbetts's cousin accused Owens of exploiting Tibbetts's death for "political propaganda."

October 2018: BLEXIT Foundation Launch

At the launch in October 2018, Candace Owens said that Kanye West designed merchandise for the movement, but West later denied it and disavowed the effort.

October 2018: Candace Owens promotes mail bombing conspiracy theory

During the October 2018 United States mail bombing attempts targeting prominent Democrats, Candace Owens promoted the conspiracy theory that the mailings were sent by leftists. She deleted her tweet without explanation after the suspect was arrested.

2018: Co-founded BLEXIT Foundation

In 2018, Candace Owens co-founded the BLEXIT Foundation along with Brandon Tatum.

2018: Guest host on Fox News

In 2018, Candace Owens was a guest host on Fox News and began distancing herself from far-right conspiracy websites, although she refused to criticize InfoWars or its hosts.

April 2019: Testimony on Hate Crimes and White Supremacy

In April 2019, Candace Owens testified before the U.S. House Judiciary Committee on the rise of hate crimes and white supremacists, claiming the Republican Party's Southern strategy was a "myth".

May 2019: Departure as Communications Director at Turning Point USA

In May 2019, Candace Owens announced her departure as communications director for Turning Point USA.

May 2019: Hosted The Candace Owens Show on PragerU's YouTube channel

In May 2019, Candace Owens hosted The Candace Owens Show on PragerU's YouTube channel.

2019: Departure from Turning Point USA

In 2019, Candace Owens departed from her role as communications director for Turning Point USA.

April 2020: Announced Intention to Run for Office

In April 2020, Candace Owens announced her intention to run for office in the U.S. Senate or to be a governor.

April 2020: Candace Owens says COVID-19 deaths overcounted

In April 2020, Candace Owens stated that COVID-19 deaths were overcounted, a claim that contradicted health experts' assessments that the deaths were likely undercounted.

June 2020: Candace Owens refuses coronavirus vaccine

In June 2020, Candace Owens said that she would not get any coronavirus vaccine that became available and referred to Bill Gates as a "vaccine-criminal", accusing him and the WHO of experimenting on children with non-FDA approved vaccines.

October 2020: Candace Owens sues Lead Stories and USA Today

In October 2020, Candace Owens sued Lead Stories and USA Today after they fact-checked her Facebook posts downplaying the COVID-19 pandemic, alleging their articles led to ad revenue loss and the termination of a deal to advertise her book. She created a website to solicit donations for the lawsuit.

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2020: Left PragerU to Host Candace on The Daily Wire

In 2020, Candace Owens left PragerU to host "Candace", a show on The Daily Wire.

February 2021: Considered Run for President in 2024

In February 2021, Candace Owens tweeted that she was considering a run for president in 2024.

March 19, 2021: Premiere of Candace on The Daily Wire

On March 19, 2021, "Candace", a show hosted by Candace Owens, premiered on The Daily Wire.

June 22, 2021: Candace Owens accuses Kimberly Klacik of money laundering

During an Instagram livestream on June 22, 2021, Candace Owens accused Kimberly Klacik of money laundering, tax fraud, illegal drug use, and misusing campaign funds. She also alleged Klacik was a "madame" who recruited strippers for a strip club owned by her husband.

July 2021: Launched the Freedom Phone

In July 2021, Candace Owens announced the launch of a device named the Freedom Phone, marketed toward Trump supporters and claimed to not be controlled by Apple or Google.

July 2021: Candace Owens' lawsuit dismissed

In July 2021, Candace Owens' lawsuit against Lead Stories and USA Today was dismissed, with the judge ruling that her posts contained COVID-19 misinformation.

August 8, 2021: Candace Owens stands firm against COVID-19 vaccine

On August 8, 2021, Candace Owens stated that she still had not received the COVID-19 vaccine and hadn't demanded her employees get it. She expressed pride in standing firm against bribery, media propaganda, and coercion.

December 2021: Candace Owens interviews Donald Trump about vaccines

In December 2021, Candace Owens interviewed Donald Trump about vaccine mandates. Trump explained that he shared her views on mandates, but he said that "the vaccine is one of the greatest achievements of mankind" and that "the ones that get very sick and go to the hospital are the ones that don't take the vaccine."

2021: Joined The Daily Wire

In 2021, Candace Owens joined The Daily Wire and began hosting "Candace", a political talk show.

February 2022: Dismissal of Candace Owens' lawsuit upheld

In February 2022, the dismissal of Candace Owens' lawsuit against Lead Stories and USA Today was upheld, confirming the initial ruling that her posts contained COVID-19 misinformation.

March 2022: Candace Owens criticized for Ukraine claims

In March 2022, Candace Owens faced criticism from historian Anne Applebaum for claiming that Ukraine "wasn't a thing until 1989" and dismissing the notion of a Russian-led genocide in the country. Applebaum labeled Owens as ignorant of history.

April 2022: Class-action lawsuit filed against LGBcoin, Owens, and others

In April 2022, a class-action lawsuit was filed in Florida against LGBcoin, Candace Owens, stock car racing driver Brandon Brown, and NASCAR, alleging false statements about the LGBcoin and a pump and dump scheme by the founders.

August 2022: Promoted GloriFi

In August 2022, Candace Owens promoted GloriFi, an "anti-woke" startup bank, at a Conservative Political Action Conference event and on her social media accounts.

December 2022: Candace Owens makes claims about Olena Zelenska

In December 2022, Candace Owens faced backlash and fact-checking on social media after making unfounded claims about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's wife, Olena Zelenska.

December 2022: Candace Owens promotes anti-vaccine film Died Suddenly

In December 2022, Candace Owens promoted the anti-vaccine film "Died Suddenly", contributing to the spread of misinformation about vaccines.

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December 2022: Klacik's Lawsuit Against Owens Dismissed

In December 2022, the lawsuit filed by Kimberly Klacik against Candace Owens was dismissed with prejudice, and Klacik had to pay Owens $115,000.

2022: Candace Owens comments on the Moon landing

In 2022, Candace Owens addressed a tweet about the Moon landing being "faked" by stating on Bill Maher's Club Random podcast that she doesn't know or care enough about the Moon landing to call it a hoax.

October 2023: Candace Owens condemns Israeli strike on church in Gaza

In October 2023, Candace Owens condemned an Israeli strike on a Christian church in Gaza, which resulted in the deaths of Christians. She stated, "No Christian should stay silent."

2023: BLEXIT Foundation Merged with Turning Point USA

In 2023, BLEXIT Foundation merged with Turning Point USA, the non-profit organization for which Owens had formerly worked.

2023: Candace Owens says "Fuck Ukraine"

In a 2023 interview, Candace Owens said "I'm very much a person who has said from the very beginning, 'Fuck Ukraine', you know, and I stand by that" while discussing her opposition to American military aid to Ukraine.

March 2024: Candace Owens departs The Daily Wire

In March 2024, Candace Owens departed The Daily Wire due to disagreements with Ben Shapiro over her stance on Israel, which he considered increasingly antisemitic. She had criticized US support for Israel and made comments about "political Jews."

March 2024: Dismissal from The Daily Wire

In March 2024, Candace Owens was dismissed from The Daily Wire following controversial comments and tensions with colleagues.

March 2024: Leaving The Daily Wire

In March 2024, Jeremy Boreing announced Candace Owens would be leaving The Daily Wire, a move believed to be related to a string of comments considered to be antisemitic, culminating in Owens liking a tweet referencing blood libel. There had also been months of tensions with co-host Ben Shapiro and other Daily Wire staff.

March 2024: Owens begins publicly claiming Brigitte Macron is a man

Since March 2024, Candace Owens has publicly claimed that Brigitte Macron is a biological man named Jean-Michel Trogneux, leading to a lawsuit against her in July 2025.

August 18, 2024: Candace Owens references blood libel

On August 18, 2024, Candace Owens claimed that Leo Frank killed Mary Phagan as part of a ritual murder on Passover, referencing blood libel. She further claimed the existence of a "Frankish Cult" engaging in pedophilia and incest, stating that "tens of thousands of pedophiles hide in Israel".

September 2024: Candace Owens suspended from YouTube

In September 2024, Candace Owens was temporarily suspended from YouTube for violating hate speech policies. One video leading to the suspension was an interview with Kanye West where he claimed Jewish people control the media. This occurred in September 2024.

2024: Candace Owens Hosts Moon Landing Conspiracy Theorist

In 2024, Candace Owens hosted conspiracy theorist Bart Sibrel on her podcast to further promote the theory that the Moon landing was faked.

2024: Candace Owens comments on Zelensky and Ukraine

In 2024, Candace Owens inaccurately claimed that Zelensky is gay and said she did not want Ukraine to win against Russia, stating that "No amount of media brainwash in the world could ever make me hope that Zelensky triumphs over an orthodox Russia."

2024: Considered Run for President

In February 2021, Candace Owens tweeted that she was considering a run for president in 2024.

February 2025: New YouTube Channel

Following her firing from The Daily Wire, in February 2025, Candace Owens began a new, independent YouTube channel, which had over 3.8 million subscribers.

February 2025: Working on a Media Series About Harvey Weinstein

In February 2025, Candace Owens announced she was working on a media series titled "Harvey Speaks" about Harvey Weinstein, stating she believed he was "wrongfully convicted" of rape and sexual assault.

July 23, 2025: Macrons sue Candace Owens for defamation

On July 23, 2025, French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte Macron, sued Candace Owens for defamation in Delaware state court. The lawsuit stems from Owens's public claims, since March 2024, that Brigitte Macron is a biological man named Jean-Michel Trogneux.

August 1, 2025: Candace Owens Interview with Tucker Carlson

On August 1, 2025, in an interview with Tucker Carlson, Candace Owens stated that she had received a phone call from President Donald Trump the preceding February, asking her to stop speaking on the topic of Brigitte Macron.

November 22, 2025: Candace Owens tweets about assassination claims

On November 22, 2025, Candace Owens tweeted that she had "credible enough" claims from a French government official that Macron had ordered members of the National Gendarmerie Intervention Group to assassinate her. She also referenced Charlie Kirk's assassination.

February 2026: Owens Praises General Order No. 11

In February 2026, Candace Owens praised General Order No. 11, a command by General Ulysses Grant during the American Civil War that expelled Jews from his military district. She stated that "Jewish supremacists had everything to do with the Civil War in America."