History of Candace Owens in Timeline
Candace Owens is a well-known American conservative political commentator, author, and television presenter. She is recognized for her work as an activist and her outspoken views on various political and social issues.
April 29, 1989: Candace Owens is Born
Candace Amber Owens Farmer is born on April 29, 1989.
1989: Incorrect Claim About Ukraine's Origin
Candace Owens falsely claimed that Ukraine "wasn't a thing until 1989," demonstrating a lack of understanding of the country's history.
2007: Candace Owens Receives Racist Death Threats
As a high school senior in 2007, Candace Owens is subjected to racist death threats from classmates, leading to a lawsuit against the school board for negligence.
January 2008: Owens Family Wins Settlement in Racial Discrimination Case
In January 2008, the Owens family reaches a $37,500 settlement with the Stamford Board of Education following a lawsuit alleging their failure to protect Candace from racist harassment.
2012: Candace Owens Enters the Workforce
Candace Owens starts working as an administrative assistant at a private equity firm in Manhattan in 2012, eventually rising to the position of vice president of administration.
2015: Lack of Interest in Politics
Before 2015, Candace Owens had no interest in politics.
2015: Candace Owens Becomes CEO of Degree180
Candace Owens assumes the role of CEO at Degree180, a marketing agency, in 2015.
2015: Candace Owens Differentiates Between Civilization and "Overcivilization" in Relation to LGBTQ+ Rights
In 2015, Owens, in her biography, drew a distinction between achieving "civilization" with the legalization of same-sex marriage and what she termed "overcivilization," exemplified by the pursuit of transgender rights, specifically focusing on restroom access and participation in women's sports.
2016: Candace Owens Launches SocialAutopsy.com
Candace Owens initiates SocialAutopsy.com in 2016, a website aimed at exposing online bullies, but the project faces immediate backlash and is ultimately abandoned.
2016: Degree180 Publishes Controversial Content
In 2016, Degree180, under Candace Owens's leadership, draws criticism for publishing an article mocking Donald Trump.
2016: Me'Lea Connelly Launches Original Blexit Movement
Me'Lea Connelly initiates the original Blexit movement in 2016, focused on promoting black economic independence.
July 28, 2017: Candace Owens Voices Support for Banning Transgender Individuals Undergoing Surgery from Military Service
On July 28, 2017, Candace Owens expressed support for prohibiting transgender individuals actively undergoing sex reassignment surgery from serving in the U.S. military, while maintaining that she did not oppose the inclusion of fully transitioned individuals.
August 2017: Candace Owens Enters Political Commentary on YouTube
Candace Owens begins producing and sharing pro-Trump videos on YouTube in August 2017.
September 2017: Launch of Red Pill Black
Candace Owens establishes Red Pill Black, a website and YouTube channel promoting black conservatism, in September 2017.
November 21, 2017: Candace Owens Joins Turning Point USA
Candace Owens is appointed as the director of urban engagement at Turning Point USA, a conservative advocacy group, on November 21, 2017.
2017: Candace Owens Becomes a Conservative Activist
Candace Owens becomes a vocal conservative activist in 2017, known for her pro-Trump stance and criticism of Black Lives Matter.
2017: Candace Owens Becomes a Vocal Conservative and Donald Trump Supporter
Despite initially featuring anti-Trump content on her blog, Owens underwent a political shift in 2017, embracing conservatism and becoming a staunch supporter of Donald Trump. She went on to praise Trump as the "savior" of Western civilization, defending his rhetoric and policies.
2017: Downplaying White Nationalism
Following the 2017 Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, Owens dismissed concerns about rising white nationalism as "stupid" and "just election rhetoric."
2017: Social Autopsy Controversy and Owens's Political Shift
Following the controversy surrounding Social Autopsy, Candace Owens publicly embraces conservatism in 2017, attributing her shift to her experience with online criticism.
April 2018: Kanye West Expresses Support for Candace Owens
Kanye West publicly praises Candace Owens's thinking in April 2018, sparking mixed reactions.
May 2018: Donald Trump Acknowledges Candace Owens' Growing Influence
In May 2018, Donald Trump recognized Candace Owens' increasing impact on American politics, praising her as a representative of a rising group of intellectuals and highlighting the significance of the dialogue she generated.
May 2018: Candace Owens Sparks Controversy with Comments on Unmarried Women
In May 2018, Owens ignited controversy by suggesting that women who remain unmarried or childless experience "bio-chemical" changes, using Sarah Silverman, Chelsea Handler, and Kathy Griffin as examples. Silverman responded with empathy, while Owens countered with accusations against Silverman.
July 2018: Candace Owens Disputes the Validity of Global Warming
Candace Owens publicly disputed the existence of global warming in July 2018, characterizing it as a fabricated issue used to exploit Americans financially.
August 2018: Candace Owens Sparks Controversy with Comments Following Mollie Tibbetts's Murder
In August 2018, Candace Owens became embroiled in a public dispute with Sam Lucas, the cousin of Mollie Tibbetts, who had been tragically murdered by Cristhian Bahena Rivera, an undocumented immigrant. Lucas accused Owens of exploiting Tibbetts's death for political gain, labeling her actions as using the tragedy for "political propaganda." Owens retorted by characterizing Lucas's criticisms as a baseless attack directed at supporters of then-President Donald Trump. Following this incident, the University of Iowa's chapter of Turning Point USA, a conservative student organization, publicly condemned Owens for engaging in what they deemed "public harassment" towards a member of Tibbetts's family. In a significant act of protest against Owens's conduct, all executive board members of the Turning Point USA chapter at the University of Iowa tendered their resignations.
October 2018: Candace Owens' Political Journey
Candace Owens revealed in October 2018 that she had never voted before and had recently become a registered Republican. This marked a significant shift from her previous liberal identification.
October 2018: Candace Owens Promotes Conspiracy Theory About Mail Bombing Attempts
During the October 2018 United States mail bombing attempts that targeted prominent Democrats, Candace Owens used her Twitter platform to spread a conspiracy theory suggesting that the mailings were orchestrated by leftists. However, after law enforcement apprehended a 56-year-old suspect identified as a registered Republican and a supporter of then-President Donald Trump, Owens silently deleted her tweet without offering any explanation or acknowledgment of her previous assertion. This incident highlighted her tendency to engage in speculative and potentially harmful claims without sufficient evidence.
October 2018: Blexit Launch and Kanye West's Disavowal
In October 2018, at the launch of her Blexit movement, Candace Owens claimed Kanye West designed merchandise for it. However, West denied involvement, stating he didn't want any association and felt used to spread messages he disagreed with.
December 2018: Candace Owens Makes Controversial Comments About Adolf Hitler
At the December 2018 launch of Turning Point UK, the British offshoot of the conservative student organization, Candace Owens sparked significant controversy with remarks she made about Adolf Hitler. Responding to an audience member's question seeking a "long-term prognosis" on the terms "globalism" and "nationalism," Owens delved into a historical analysis that many found deeply unsettling.
2018: Dismissal of Hate Crime Reports
Candace Owens dismissed reports of increased hate crimes in 2018, attributing the violence to "people on the left."
2018: Candace Owens Launches Blexit Foundation
Candace Owens establishes the Blexit foundation in late 2018, aiming to encourage minority voters to leave the Democratic Party.
2018: Candace Owens Co-founds Blexit
Candace Owens teams up with Brandon Tatum to establish Blexit in 2018, a movement encouraging minority groups to leave the Democratic Party.
2018: Candace Owens Meets Future Husband, George Farmer, at Turning Point UK Launch
Candace Owens's path crossed with her future husband, George Farmer, in 2018 at the launch event of Turning Point UK, a conservative student organization seeking to establish a presence in the United Kingdom. George, the son of Lord Farmer, held the position of chairman for Turning Point UK at the time. Their shared conservative ideology became a foundation for their connection.
2018: Candace Owens Voices Concerns About Immigration and Islam
In 2018, Owens, a supporter of the U.S.-Mexico border wall, advocated for the immediate deportation of undocumented immigrants. She also made controversial claims about Europe becoming Muslim-majority and the potential implementation of Sharia law, suggesting that the U.S. might need to intervene.
2018: Candace Owens Faces Criticism for Promoting Conspiracy Theories
Throughout 2018, Candace Owens faced growing criticism for promoting various conspiracy theories, including the baseless claim that the Moon landings were staged. She disseminated these views primarily through her social media accounts and appearances on television and other media platforms. Furthermore, she appeared on fringe conspiracy websites, notably InfoWars, lending credence to their often-outlandish claims. However, as Owens secured a guest host position on Fox News later that year, she began to distance herself from these far-right conspiracy platforms, though she refrained from directly criticizing InfoWars or its hosts. This shift suggested a calculated move to align herself with more mainstream conservative outlets while attempting to shed the baggage associated with the more extreme fringes of the movement.
January 2019: Criticism of the Left and Support for Trump
In January 2019, Owens made strong statements about her political beliefs, expressing hatred for the left and love for Trump. She accused the left of destroying America with "cultural Marxist ideology."
February 2019: Candace Owens Clarifies Comments About Adolf Hitler
Following intense backlash and accusations of minimizing the horrors perpetrated by the Nazi regime, Candace Owens attempted to clarify her controversial comments about Adolf Hitler in February 2019. Using Twitter and during a Judiciary Committee hearing in the U.S. House of Representatives as her platforms, she asserted that her remarks had been misinterpreted and taken out of context. She stated unequivocally that "[Hitler] was a homicidal, psychopathic, maniac that killed his own people" and "[Hitler] was not a nationalist, [he] murdered his own people; a nationalist would not kill their own people." Owens maintained that her intention was to emphasize the absolute lack of justification for Hitler's actions and that her comments were specifically focused on his crimes against Jewish people.
April 2019: Denial of the Southern Strategy
During her April 2019 testimony before the U.S. House Judiciary Committee, Candace Owens claimed that the Southern strategy was a "myth" that never happened. This statement was disputed by historians who provided evidence of its existence.
April 2019: Candace Owens's Hitler Comments Played During House Judiciary Committee Hearing
In April 2019, Representative Ted Lieu, a Democrat, chose to play a recording of Candace Owens's controversial comments about Adolf Hitler during a House Judiciary Committee hearing on the escalating issue of hate crimes and white supremacy in America. Lieu stated that his intention was not to speak for Owens but to let her own words define her stance. He proceeded to play the audio clip, which had been widely circulated and criticized, prompting a sharp response from Owens. Owens accused Lieu of deliberately omitting a crucial question from the interviewer that she believed provided essential context for her remarks. She argued that this purposeful exclusion aimed to falsely portray her words as an endorsement of Hitler, thereby damaging her reputation. Donald Trump Jr., the son of then-President Donald Trump, came to Owens's defense on Twitter, praising her for "[calling] out the Dems on their purposeful manipulation of facts for their narrative." This incident further fueled the ongoing debate surrounding Owens's views and her tendency to court controversy with provocative statements.
May 2019: "The Candace Owens Show" Launches on PragerU
Candace Owens begins hosting "The Candace Owens Show" on PragerU's YouTube channel in May 2019.
May 2019: Candace Owens Leaves Turning Point USA
Candace Owens steps down from her position at Turning Point USA in May 2019.
June 2019: Controversial Comparison of African American Life After Slavery
In June 2019, Candace Owens sparked controversy by stating that African Americans had a better quality of life in the first 100 years after slavery's abolition than they have since, blaming socialism for the perceived decline.
2019: Candace Owens and George Farmer's Relationship and Marriage
Candace Owens and George Farmer's relationship progressed rapidly, leading to George proposing to Owens a few weeks after their initial encounter. They announced their engagement in 2019 and sealed their commitment in matrimony in August of that year. The wedding ceremony took place at the Trump Winery in Charlottesville, Virginia, a location that carries its own political symbolism. The event saw the attendance of prominent figures within conservative circles, including conservative talk radio host Larry Elder and political consultant Charlie Kirk, reflecting the couple's deep ties within the movement.
2019: Candace Owens Departs Turning Point USA
Candace Owens concludes her role as communications director at Turning Point USA in 2019.
2019: Controversial Remarks on KKK and Hate Crimes
In 2019, during a hearing on hate crimes, Candace Owens sparked controversy by calling the Ku Klux Klan a "Democrat terrorist organization." She downplayed concerns about white nationalism, calling it "just election rhetoric."
April 2020: Candace Owens Hints at Political Aspirations
Candace Owens expresses interest in running for political office, potentially for the U.S. Senate or a governorship, in April 2020.
April 2020: Candace Owens Challenges COVID-19 Death Counts
Candace Owens openly questioned the accuracy of COVID-19 death tolls, suggesting they were inflated, contrary to the assessment of healthcare professionals who believed undercounting was more probable.
June 2020: Candace Owens Expresses Strong Opposition to COVID-19 Vaccination
Candace Owens publicly declared her unwavering refusal to get vaccinated against COVID-19, emphasizing her stance with the phrase "under no circumstances." Additionally, she leveled accusations against Bill Gates, labeling him a "vaccine-criminal" and alleging that he and the World Health Organization conducted unethical vaccine trials on vulnerable populations in Africa and India.
June 2020: Controversial Remarks About George Floyd
In June 2020, Candace Owens made controversial remarks about George Floyd, calling him a "horrible human being" and dismissing racial bias among police. Her comments sparked widespread criticism.
September 2020: Continued Support from Kanye West
Despite the controversy surrounding the Blexit launch in October 2018, Kanye West continued to support Candace Owens as of September 2020.
2020: Candace Owens Questions the Legitimacy of the 2020 US Presidential Election
Following Joe Biden's victory in the 2020 U.S. presidential election, Owens aligned herself with Trump's claims of widespread voter fraud, despite a lack of credible evidence.
2020: Candace Owens Leaves PragerU for The Daily Wire
Candace Owens departs PragerU in 2020 to host her own show, "Candace," on The Daily Wire.
2020: Criticism of Black Lives Matter and Democratic Party
Throughout 2020, Candace Owens consistently criticized the Black Lives Matter movement, accusing them of having a "victim mentality." She referred to the Democratic Party as a "plantation," alleging they exploit Black voters.
January 2021: Candace Owens Welcomes Her First Child
Candace Owens embraced motherhood for the first time in January 2021, giving birth to a son. This marked a significant personal milestone in her life.
February 2021: Candace Owens Considers 2024 Presidential Run
Candace Owens publicly ponders the possibility of running for president in 2024 in a tweet posted in February 2021.
March 19, 2021: "Candace" Premieres on The Daily Wire
Candace Owens's talk show, "Candace," premieres on The Daily Wire on March 19, 2021.
April 20, 2021: Criticism of Derek Chauvin Trial
On April 20, 2021, Candace Owens claimed that the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd, was "mob justice" and not a fair trial.
June 22, 2021: Candace Owens Makes Allegations Against Kimberly Klacik on Instagram Livestream
On June 22, 2021, during an Instagram livestream, Candace Owens made a number of serious allegations against former Republican congressional candidate Kimberly Klacik. These accusations included money laundering, tax fraud, illegal drug use, and misuse of campaign funds. Owens also claimed that Klacik was involved in recruiting strippers for a strip club owned by her husband, based on information she claimed to have received from a woman who alleged to have worked at the club.
August 8, 2021: Candace Owens Publicly Declares Refusal to Get COVID-19 Vaccine
On August 8, 2021, Candace Owens utilized a Facebook post to announce her decision to forgo the COVID-19 vaccine. She proudly stated that she resisted societal pressures, including incentives, media messaging, and celebrity endorsements, emphasizing her trust in her intuition over health officials.
December 2021: Candace Owens Questions Vaccine Mandates with Donald Trump
In December 2021, Candace Owens engaged in a conversation with Donald Trump concerning vaccine mandates. During their exchange, she expressed her concerns and reservations regarding the mandates. In response, Trump acknowledged that he shared some of her viewpoints on the matter. However, he maintained a firm stance in favor of vaccines, emphasizing their efficacy and importance as a remarkable medical advancement. Trump further elaborated that while he believed in individual choice, data suggested that those who experienced severe illness from COVID-19 were predominantly unvaccinated.
2021: Candace Owens Joins The Daily Wire
Candace Owens begins hosting her political talk show, "Candace," on The Daily Wire in 2021.
2021: Candace Owens Criticizes Government's Climate Change Warnings
In 2021, Owens utilized paid advertisements on Facebook to criticize the U.S. government, labeling them as "modern doomsayers" who have consistently made inaccurate predictions about climate crises over the years.
March 2022: Criticism for Ukraine Remarks
Candace Owens faced criticism from historian Anne Applebaum in March 2022 for her inaccurate claims about Ukraine's history. Applebaum labeled Owens as ignorant of history for dismissing the notion of Russian-led genocide in Ukraine.
April 2022: Candace Owens Targets Disney with Accusations and Boycott Calls over Opposition to "Don't Say Gay" Bill
Candace Owens, in April 2022, publicly labeled The Walt Disney Company as "child groomers and pedophiles," urging a boycott of the company. This came in response to Disney's opposition to Florida House Bill 1557, widely known as the "Don't Say Gay" bill.
April 2022: Class-Action Lawsuit Filed Against Candace Owens and LGBcoin
In April 2022, a class-action lawsuit was filed in Florida against LGBcoin, a cryptocurrency company, as well as Candace Owens, stock car racing driver Brandon Brown, and NASCAR. The lawsuit alleges that the defendants made fraudulent claims regarding LGBcoin and that the company's founders were involved in a pump-and-dump scheme.
May 2022: Candace Owens Falsely Claims Robb Elementary School Shooter Was Transgender
In May 2022, Owens spread misinformation by asserting that the perpetrator of the Robb Elementary School shooting was transgender and engaged in "cross-dressing." She presented this baseless claim as evidence of the shooter's mental instability.
June 2022: Candace Owens Labels Drag Queen Story Hour as "Child Abuse"
In June 2022, Owens denounced Drag Queen Story Hour, deeming it "child abuse" and advocating for the removal of children from parents who expose them to such events.
July 2022: Candace Owens Welcomes Her Second Child
Candace Owens's family expanded further in July 2022 with the arrival of her second child, a daughter.
October 3, 2022: "White Lives Matter" Shirt and Kanye West Controversy
On October 3, 2022, Candace Owens appeared alongside Kanye West at his Yeezy fashion show in Paris wearing a "White Lives Matter" shirt. She later defended West's antisemitic comments, sparking further controversy.
December 2022: Backlash Over Claims About Olena Zelenska
In December 2022, Candace Owens faced backlash and fact-checking on social media for making unfounded claims about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's wife, Olena Zelenska. Twitter users debunked her allegations, highlighting the lack of evidence.
December 2022: Candace Owens Promotes Anti-Vaccine Film "Died Suddenly"
In December 2022, Candace Owens publicly endorsed and promoted the anti-vaccine documentary "Died Suddenly." This film propagates misinformation and conspiracy theories concerning COVID-19 vaccines.
December 2022: Kimberly Klacik's Lawsuit Against Candace Owens Dismissed
Kimberly Klacik's defamation lawsuit seeking $20 million in damages from Candace Owens was dismissed with prejudice in December 2022. Klacik was also ordered to compensate Owens for legal fees. The lawsuit stemmed from allegations made by Owens during an Instagram livestream in June 2021.
2022: Ted Cruz Suggests Owens for Supreme Court
Ted Cruz sparks conversation by suggesting Candace Owens as a potential Supreme Court nominee in 2022.
November 14, 2023: Ben Shapiro Criticizes Owens' Stance on Israel-Hamas War
On November 14, 2023, a video surfaced of Ben Shapiro, co-founder of The Daily Wire, criticizing Candace Owens' behavior during the 2023 Israel-Hamas war, calling it "disgraceful." This public disagreement highlighted the rift Owens' stance created.
November 2023: Candace Owens Welcomes Her Third Child
In late November 2023, Candace Owens gave birth to her third child, a son, further solidifying her growing family.
2023: Blexit Foundation Merges with Turning Point USA
The Blexit foundation merges with Turning Point USA in 2023.
January 2024: Candace Owens Accuses Transgender People of "Mass Drugging Children" and Linking LGBTQ+ Movement to "Sexual Plague"
In January 2024, Owens used her platform on X (formerly Twitter) to accuse transgender individuals of engaging in the "mass drugging of children" and asserted that the LGBTQ+ movement introduced a "sexual plague" into society. These remarks were met with widespread condemnation from LGBTQ+ advocacy groups, who criticized them as inaccurate, prejudiced, and harmful.
March 2024: Candace Owens Exits The Daily Wire Amid Controversy
Candace Owens's departure from The Daily Wire is announced in March 2024, following a series of controversial statements.
March 2024: Candace Owens Parts Ways with The Daily Wire Amidst Antisemitism Controversy
In March 2024, Candace Owens faced backlash for liking a tweet containing an antisemitic reference directed at Rabbi Shmuley Boteach. Shortly after, The Daily Wire announced the end of their association with Owens, who then downplayed the significance of antisemitism.
March 2024: Candace Owens Promotes Transphobic Conspiracy Theory About Brigitte Macron
In March 2024, Candace Owens publicly endorsed a false and transphobic conspiracy theory alleging that Brigitte Macron, the wife of French President Emmanuel Macron, is transgender. Expressing unwavering confidence in her claim, Owens asserted that she was "willing to stake my entire professional reputation on the fact that Brigitte Macron is in fact a man... The implications here are terrifying." This statement drew widespread condemnation for promoting harmful misinformation and perpetuating transphobic rhetoric.
April 2024: Candace Owens Announces Conversion to Catholicism
In April 2024, Candace Owens made a public announcement revealing her conversion to the Catholic faith. She shared that she had undergone baptism at the Brompton Oratory, a significant personal decision marking a new chapter in her spiritual journey.
2024: Potential Presidential Run
Candace Owens considers entering the 2024 presidential race.
2050: Candace Owens Predicts Europe to Become Muslim-Majority
Owens predicted that Europe would become a Muslim-majority continent by 2050, expressing concern about the potential consequences, although this prediction is not based on any credible demographic projections.
