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Buzz Feed
2 hours ago
- Politics
- Buzz Feed
Student Asks Charlie Kirk If He's A White Supremacist
If you haven't had the displeasure of an introduction to right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk, I'll do the honors. At 18, he founded Turning Point USA (TPUSA), a nonprofit that advocates for conservative voices on high school and college campuses and runs a watchlist of professors that, according to the organization, "discriminate against conservative students and advance leftist propaganda in the classroom." One of Charlie's favorite activities is showing up to campuses, popping a squat in front of a TPUSA banner, and having students line up to debate him. Then he makes videos that look like this: On a recent visit to a college campus, a student showed up to ask Kirk about his opinions on immigration and birthright citizenship. At the end of his time, he says he has one more question for Kirk. "I have one more question my dad wanted me to ask you," he says. "He said, 'Would you still be a white supremacist if you were in a more diverse work field?'" Charlie instantly gawks at the words "white supremacist." "So do you think I'm a white supremacist?" Kirk asks in response. "Uh, I have no idea if you're a white supremacist. My dad has watched a lot of you," the student says as Kirk-supporting onlookers snicker. "He said, 'If you weren't out here preaching hate and working on your three-pointers, do you think you would probably be better at that?" Kirk is visibly ruffled. "I'm not even gonna justify— You should be ashamed of your father," he says, nodding. "I'm definitely not. My father is an amazing man. He cares about American citizens," the student says as Kirk talks over him. "Your father peddles lies. I'm not a white supremacist," he says at the end of the clip. This is how Turning Point USA packaged the video, BTW: This person asked why Kirk never debates adults, to which the poster replied, "Because he would get annihilated." Someone applauded the student and his father, saying "Our future looks brighter today." One person said he was "doing actual journalism." "Grown ass man struggling to look a child in the eye. He really is a coward lol," someone said. And finally, this person just asked, "why is his head shaped like that." What do you think? Let us know in the comments.
Fox News
5 hours ago
- Health
- Fox News
Jillian Michaels wants 'a hell of a lot more banned from our food supply' to protect Americans
A famed fitness guru is a fan of the Make America Healthy Again movement and wants to see Robert Kennedy Jr.'s vision come to fruition. Fitness trainer, entrepreneur and media personality Jillian Michaels spoke to Fox News Digital following her speech at the Turning Point USA Student Action Summit in Tampa, Florida. Michaels is an advocate for a complete overhaul of American consumption of food and pharmaceuticals. "I would love to see all the things that Kennedy campaigned on," Michaels said. "The MAHA movement, they're up against four of the biggest lobbies in the country. So, Big Ag, Big Food, Big Pharma, Big Insurance." Michaels also expressed her support for alternative methods of treatment. "I would love to see psychedelics into the FDA so that it can be used therapeutically for veterans, for people with addiction under medical use," she said. She also believes ingredient bans should go beyond food dyes. "Honestly, I would like to see a hell of a lot more banned from our food supply than just red number 40," she said, referring to the widely used synthetic food dye. As changes occur, Michaels acknowledged that all changes won't happen instantly. "You're certainly not going to get it all overnight, but [what] we need to appreciate is the small wins along the way," she said. However, Michaels encouraged people to take accountability for their own health, "and ultimately, at the end of the day, which we're not going to get from the government, you can create in your own life by taking agency." In January, the FDA banned red dye — called Red 3, or erythrosine — from foods, dietary supplements and ingested medicines after being linked to cancer, as Fox News Digital previously reported. Food manufacturers have until 2027 to remove that dye from their products, while drug manufacturers will have until the following year. Artificial food colorings were originally manufactured from coal tar, while most synthetic food dyes today are made from petroleum, or crude oil, according to the American Chemical Society (ACS) website. As the HHS noted in a press release in April, among the steps to be taken are "establishing a national standard and timeline for the food industry to transition from petrochemical-based dyes to natural alternatives; initiating the process to revoke authorization for two synthetic food colorings — Citrus Red No. 2 and Orange B — within the coming months; and working with industry to eliminate six remaining synthetic dyes — FD&C Green No. 3, FD&C Red No. 40, FD&C Yellow No. 5, FD&C Yellow No. 6, FD&C Blue No. 1, and FD&C Blue No. 2 — from the food supply by the end of next year."
Time of India
14 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Who is Candace Owens? All about the US political commentator sued by French President Emmanuel Macron (Net worth, personal life, career highlights inside)
Candace Owens, an American conservative commentator, is grabbing the attention now, and for concerning reasons. The unapologetic political commentator has been at the center of a defamation lawsuit filed by French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron. Best known for her sharp critiques of liberalism and her pro-Trump activism, Owens now faces accusations of spreading a sensational conspiracy claiming that Brigitte Macron was born male. What happened? French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte Macron, have filed a defamation case against American hard-right podcaster Candace Owens. As reported by Politico, the first couple of France, as per a filing in the Delaware state court, alleged that Owens had profited off spreading rumors that the French First Lady was born a biological male. The suit also claimed that Candace Owens had used the rumor to 'promote her independent platform, gain notoriety, and make money,' adding that she also launched an eight-part podcast, Becoming Brigitte, focusing on various conspiracy theories about the Macrons and their relationship. Who is Candace Owens ? Candace Owens Farmer is an American political commentator and author. Her political positions have mostly been described as far-right or conservative. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Top Public Speaking Course for Children Planet Spark Book Now Undo Born in 1989 in White Plains, New York, and raised primarily in Stamford, Connecticut, Owens gained recognition for her conservative activism, despite being initially critical of President Donald Trump and the Republican Party, as well as her criticism of the Black Lives Matter movement. Following her parents' divorce, Owens was brought up by her mother and grandparents and attended Stamford High School, where she endured and successfully litigated racist threats, resulting in a $37,500 settlement. She briefly studied journalism at the University of Rhode Island but left before graduating to pursue work in marketing. Career highlights Degree180 and SocialAutopsy: In 2015, Owens founded Degree180, a boutique marketing agency, and launched in 2016, a controversial platform aimed at exposing online bullies. Turning Point USA (2017–2019): Owens gained prominence as communications director at Turning Point USA, aligning with conservative activism and becoming a notable voice in pro-Trump circles. Media ventures: Owens has hosted shows on PragerU and The Daily Wire ('Candace'), authored books including Blackout, and released the documentary The Greatest Lie Ever Sold (2022). Products and partnerships: Her entrepreneurial endeavors include promoting the controversial 'Freedom Phone' and co-founding the now-defunct anti-woke bank, GloriFi. As The Hills reported, Owens has taken a critical tone over the past few months, particularly on matters like the president's links with deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. She has worked for conservative organizations such as media outlet Daily Wire and the student group Turning Point. As per the BBC, Owens launched her own podcast in 2024. Net worth: Candace Owens' net worth is estimated at around $5 million, derived from multiple revenue streams like book sales, speaking fees, online media, sponsorships, and brand deals. Although not much information on the breakdown of her wealth is available, as of now, her diversified ventures indicate that Owens is a media mogul on the rise. Personal life: In 2019, Owens married British-American entrepreneur George Farmer, who is the son of Baron Michael Farmer. The duo met while Owens was serving as the communications director of Turning Point in the US, while Faermer was working for the group's UK branch. The couple resides in Tennessee and has four children: a boy born in January 2021, Louise Marie Farmer born in July 2022, Max born in late 2023, and Roman born in May 2025. In April 2024, Owens publicly converted to Catholicism, describing it as 'a homecoming.' She identifies with the Republican Party, vocally opposes Black Lives Matter, COVID‑19 lockdowns, vaccine policies, and supports strong border enforcement. Her advocacy spans aligned far-right talking points and occasional conspiracy theories (flat Earth skepticism, globalist narratives). On July 23, French President Emmanuel Macron and first lady Brigitte Macron filed a 22‑count defamation lawsuit in Delaware Superior Court, accusing Owens of: Claiming Brigitte Macron was born male, under the name Jean‑Michel Trogneux. Alleging incest, identity fraud, and CIA mind‑control involvement. Generating personal distress and global humiliation. Monetizing falsehoods via her podcast 'Becoming Brigitte' and related merch, without valid evidence. This one's a defamation suit, meaning it aims to obtain compensatory and punitive damages, claiming 'actual malice,' proof that Owens knowingly promoted false statements.
Daily Mirror
17 hours ago
- Politics
- Daily Mirror
Candace Owens sued by French president and wife over claims first lady was born male
The far-right US commentator and influencer has been sued by the Macrons after she falsely claimed that Brigitte Macron, the wife of French president Emmanuel Macron, was born a man French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte have initiated a high-profile legal tussle with US right-wing pundit Candace Owens, following their decision to file a defamation lawsuit against the commentator for alleging that France's first lady was originally male. The Macrons took legal action on Wednesday in Delaware, slamming Owens for disseminating what they call "outlandish, defamatory, and far-fetched fictions" after she repeatedly broadcasted such claims on her podcast and across social media platforms. In a particularly bold move in March 2024, Owens even declared she would bet her "entire professional reputation" on the assertion that Mrs Macron "is in fact a man". These allegations are rooted in a long-standing online conspiracy theory suggesting Mrs Macron was born as Jean-Michel Trogneux, which is actually the name of her brother. Owens, who boasts a following of 7 million on X, not only shared this unfounded theory but also released a video series titled Becoming Brigitte earlier this year, where she persisted in echoing these baseless statements, reports the Express. Reacting to Owens' persistent claims, the Macrons, through their legal representatives, issued a statement asserting that despite repeated requests for Owens to retract her statements, they were left with no choice but to seek justice in court after she ignored their demands. "Ms Owens' campaign of defamation was plainly designed to harass and cause pain to us and our families and to garner attention and notoriety," the statement read. "We gave her every opportunity to back away from these claims, but she refused." The lawsuit filed on Wednesday accuses Owens of ignoring all credible evidence that disproves her claim, choosing instead to give a platform to known conspiracy theorists and proven defamers. It also directly charges Owens with falsely claiming that the French president and his wife are blood relatives and criticises her allegations that Emmanuel Macron's rise to power was orchestrated by a covert CIA operation. The Macrons, who have named Owens' Delaware-based companies in the lawsuit, are seeking unspecified damages for the accusations made against them. Under US law, to win their case, the Macrons must demonstrate "actual malice" - showing that the defendant was aware the information was false but chose to publish or broadcast it regardless. Previously, in September 2024, two women in France were convicted of libel for making similar assertions about Brigitte Macron, but this verdict was appealed and subsequently overturned in July this year. Candace Owens, often seen as a contentious figure in political discourse, has been associated with several conservative groups throughout her career, including Turning Point USA and The Daily Wire, before starting her own independent podcast in 2024. In addition to her allegations about the Macrons, she's also been spreading gossip on a variety of other subjects, including several conspiracy theories related to Covid jabs, the moon landings, and even the Holocaust. On a personal note, she is wedded to George Farmer, a British-American businessman and offspring of Baron Michael Farmer, a member of the House of Lords and ex-treasurer of the Conservative Party.
Boston Globe
21 hours ago
- Politics
- Boston Globe
French President Macron sues right-wing podcaster Candace Owens
A spokesperson for Owens said she 'is not shutting up' and would address the lawsuit in her show later Wednesday. Advertisement 'This is a foreign government attacking the First Amendment rights of an American independent journalist,' the spokesperson said. The French Embassy could not be reached for comment. Tom Clare, an attorney representing the Macrons, called the suit a 'clear-cut case of defamation.' The Macrons said in a statement that they 'concluded that referring the matter to a court of law was the only remaining avenue for remedy' after three retraction requests were disregarded. Owens worked for the Daily Wire and Turning Point USA before starting her own podcast. She has more than 4.4 million subscribers on YouTube.
