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Ben Shapiro's False Accusation Against Candace Owens Sparks Right-Wing Feud

The Young TurksNovember 27, 202513 min347,680 views
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The Core Accusation and Its Fallout

  • 🎯 Ben Shapiro falsely accused Candace Owens of claiming Erika Kirk was responsible for her husband Charlie Kirk's death during a live event with Megyn Kelly.
  • πŸ’‘ This accusation is described as evil and a deliberate lie intended to pressure Megyn Kelly into publicly condemning Owens.
  • ⚠️ Candace Owens, in response, called Shapiro's actions a "premeditated and a postmeditated lie" that backfired.

Disagreement Over Israel Fuels Conflict

  • ⚑ The underlying cause of the infighting among right-wing pundits is identified as disagreements about Israel.
  • πŸ—£οΈ Owens, who was fired from The Daily Wire over her commentary on Israel, aligns with a younger demographic critical of the US alliance with Israel.
  • πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Shapiro represents the faction of the Republican base that supports Israel unconditionally.

Fact-Checking Ben Shapiro's Claims

  • πŸ” Both Megyn Kelly and the TYT hosts fact-checked Shapiro, confirming that Candace Owens never accused Erika Kirk of murdering her husband.
  • πŸ’¬ Owens has, in fact, been seen defending Erika Kirk and has not made such claims, despite pressure from her audience to do so.
  • 🧐 Owens believes there are individuals within the Turning Point organization involved in a cover-up related to Charlie Kirk's death and has presented evidence, including text exchanges.

Commentary on Grief and Public Pressure

  • πŸ’” The discussion touches on how individuals handle grief, referencing the host's own experience after Michael Brooks' death.
  • βš–οΈ It's suggested that people should have grace for Candace Owens, who is grieving the loss of her friend Charlie Kirk.
  • πŸ“’ The hosts criticize the behavior of those who pressure public figures to condemn others, calling it "mob behavior" and "gross."
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