Candace Owens, the controversial conservative commentator, made headlines last week when she abruptly canceled her show, claiming that French President Emmanuel Macron had attempted to organize her assassination. Owens took to social media to inform her followers that her show would be “off the air this week,” citing the alleged threat as the reason for the sudden cancellation.
In a bold and bombastic statement, Owens declared that both the White House and counterterrorism agencies had confirmed receipt of her claims. She insisted that a source close to the first couple had informed her of Macron’s alleged plot to have her killed. This shocking revelation has sparked a legal battle between Owens and Macron, as she continues to stand by her accusations.
During her broadcast on Monday, Owens doubled down on her claims, refusing to back down despite the controversy. She reiterated her belief that Macron had indeed sought to harm her, even going so far as to make inflammatory remarks about Macron’s wife, Brigitte. Owens alleged that Brigitte was born a man, using the name Jean Michel Trogneux as a supposed former identity.
“It is a very tangled web that we weave. I’m referring to me and Jean Michel Trogneux,” Owens proclaimed, insinuating that Brigitte had a hidden past. She further stirred the pot by suggesting that multiple nations were colluding to conceal Brigitte’s supposed transgender history, stating, “Imagine being so protected that you force multiple nations… to collude to hide the fact… that you were born with a penis.”
Owens’ conspiracy theories and incendiary rhetoric have drawn widespread attention and criticism. While some supporters have rallied behind her, others have condemned her for spreading baseless rumors and inciting division. As the legal battle with Macron and Brigitte continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how Owens’ allegations will impact her reputation and career in the long run.
