  Jason Davis/Getty Images for DailyWire+ The far-right commentator has downplayed the Holocaust, advanced blood libel and defended antisemitic voices like Nick Fuentes in recent monthsDonald Trump Jr. is set to headline a Trump campaign fundraiser on Friday in Nashville, Tenn., that will feature Candace Owens, the far-right pundit who has frequently advanced antisemitic commentary. Owens, a fervent supporter of former President Donald Trump, has in recent months amplified the ancient blood libel against Jews, downplayed the Holocaust and defended Nick Fuentes, a prominent white nationalist, among other incendiary remarks. In March, the 34-year-old conspiracy theorist parted ways with Ben Shapiro’s Daily Wire — where she had served as a weekday host — amid mounting tensions over her increasingly antisemitic rhetoric and fierce criticism of Israel in the wake of Hamas’ Oct. 7 attacks. Trump Jr.’s scheduled appearance with Owens on Friday appears to underscore the influence he is now exerting on his father’s campaign — as Trump’s daughter and son-in-law, Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner, have publicly distanced themselves from the former president after previously serving as top advisers in his administration. You May Have MissedCALLING ON CARDINCardin to preside at Netanyahu’s speech, with VP Harris absentA series of protests, including some with members of Congress, are set to counter-program the Israeli prime minister’s speech. Read more...SHORING UP SUPPORTJewish Democrats fall in line behind HarrisOne top backer calls the vice president ‘an old school liberal Zionist’ who’s ‘probably to the left of Joe Biden.’        |
7.23.2024
Candace Owens scheduled to headline Trump campaign fundraiser
