I Am FINALLY Free', CANDACE OWENS Exclaims Post Daily Wire EXIT

The Hill
22 Mar 202407:07

Summary

TLDRConservative commentator Candace Owens and the Daily Wire have parted ways, as announced by the Daily Wire CEO Jeremy Boreing. The reasons behind the split were not disclosed, but it follows controversy over Owens' comments on Jewish people and the Israel-Palestine conflict. Owens, who joined the platform in 2021, plans to continue her commentary independently, with future announcements expected. The departure raises questions about the Daily Wire's stance on free speech and the tension between Owens' views and the platform's pro-Israel stance.

Takeaways

  • 🔚 Candace Owens and the Daily Wire have officially ended their relationship, as announced by the Daily Wire CEO Jeremy Boreing.
  • 🤔 The reason for the breakup was not disclosed, but it followed criticism of Owens' commentary on Jewish people and her stance on the Israel-Palestine conflict.
  • 🎙️ Owens has been vocal about her views, particularly on her recent episode, and stated she will continue to speak out on important issues despite the split.
  • 💥 The Anti-Defamation League noted white supremacist Nick Fuentes' approval of Owens' rhetoric, indicating the controversial nature of her statements.
  • 🤷‍♂️ It is unclear whether Owens was fired or if the separation was mutual, but her statement 'I'm finally free' suggests a possible dismissal.
  • 📅 Owens joined the Daily Wire in 2021, and her departure raises questions about her future endeavors.
  • 💭 There is speculation that Owens may start her own show or move to another platform, potentially with a pay cut due to the loss of Daily Wire's backing.
  • 🚨 The situation highlights the tension between free speech and the consequences of controversial opinions in media, especially considering the Daily Wire's previous stance.
  • 🌟 Despite the uncertainty, Owens' established audience may follow her to a new platform, indicating her potential to continue her media presence independently.
  • 📢 The departure underscores the challenges faced by media personalities who voice opinions that may not align with their employer's or the public's stance on sensitive issues.

Q & A

  • What was the announcement made by the Daily Wire CEO Jeremy Boreing?

    -Jeremy Boreing announced that the Daily Wire and Candace Owens have ended their relationship.

  • Did the CEO provide a reason for the breakup with Candace Owens?

    -No, Jeremy Boreing did not give a reason for the circumstances that led to the breakup with Candace Owens.

  • What was the Anti-Defamation League's reaction to Candace Owens' rhetoric?

    -The Anti-Defamation League highlighted that white supremacist Nick Fuentes applauded Owens' rhetoric on Jewish people in politics and the media.

  • How did Candace Owens respond to the news of her separation from the Daily Wire?

    -Candace Owens confirmed the rumors on her own account, stating 'the rumors are true, I'm finally free' and hinted at future announcements to come.

  • When did Candace Owens join the Daily Wire?

    -Candace Owens joined the Daily Wire back in 2021.

  • What was the nature of the tension between Candace Owens and Ben Shapiro?

    -The tension was mainly due to their differing views on the Israel-Palestine conflict, with Owens expressing support for Palestine and making comments about Jewish people in politics and the media.

  • What was the previous stance of the Daily Wire on Candace Owens' freedom of speech?

    -The Daily Wire had previously stated that they would not fire her because they value free speech, even when they disagree with her opinions, unless she violated the law or her contract terms.

  • What is the speculated reason for the Daily Wire's decision to part ways with Candace Owens?

    -It is speculated that the Daily Wire may have finally decided to end the relationship due to the ongoing tension and public disagreements, despite their previous stance on free speech.

  • What is the significance of the criticism Candace Owens received for her views on Israel?

    -The criticism is significant as it highlights the sensitivity around criticizing Israel, with many such criticisms being labeled as anti-Semitic, despite Owens arguing that it is not anti-Semitic to question the establishment of a Jewish State.

  • What is the potential future direction for Candace Owens after leaving the Daily Wire?

    -It is speculated that Owens might start her own show on a platform like X, similar to what other commentators like Tucker Carlson and Chris Cuomo have done, to reach her audience directly.

  • What was the reaction to the Daily Wire's handling of Candace Owens' contract?

    -The handling has been seen as inconsistent with their previous stance on free speech, and there is curiosity about what changed since the CEO's last statement on the matter.

Outlines

00:00

💔 Candace Owens and Daily Wire Part Ways

The conservative commentator Candace Owens and the Daily Wire have ended their partnership. The split was announced by Daily Wire CEO Jeremy Boreing without citing specific reasons. However, it follows criticism from the Anti-Defamation League over Owens' rhetoric and her support for Palestine, which seemed to clash with the Daily Wire's pro-Israel stance. Owens, known for her outspoken views on Jewish people in politics and media, expressed her determination to continue speaking out and seek the truth, despite the setback. The circumstances of the separation remain unclear, with speculation ranging from a firing to a mutual decision. Owens' future plans are uncertain, but she has encouraged her followers to visit her personal website and has hinted at upcoming announcements.

05:01

🗣️ Media Criticism and the Israel-Palestine Debate

The conversation shifts to the broader implications of the Candace Owens and Daily Wire situation, highlighting the power of American media and the challenges faced by those who criticize Israel. The narrative suggests a troubling trend where criticism of Israel is often equated with anti-Semitism, a stance that is seen as hypocritical, especially considering the U.S.'s historical opposition to ethno-states and religious extremism. The discussion also touches on the inconsistency between the Daily Wire's public support for free speech and its handling of Owens' contract, which had previously been defended by the CEO. The segment ends with a reflection on the state of American media and the importance of free speech in the face of cancel culture.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡Candace Owens

Candace Owens is a conservative commentator and political analyst known for her appearances on various media platforms. In the context of the video, she has recently ended her relationship with the conservative website, the Daily Wire, which is a significant event discussed throughout the transcript.

💡Daily Wire

The Daily Wire is a conservative news website that provides news, opinion, and entertainment content. In the video, it is mentioned that Candace Owens has parted ways with the Daily Wire, which is a notable development in the conservative media landscape.

💡Jeremy Boreing

Jeremy Boreing is the CEO of the Daily Wire. He is mentioned in the transcript as the one who announced the end of the relationship between the Daily Wire and Candace Owens, indicating his role in the decision-making process within the organization.

Highlights

Candace Owens and the daily wire have officially ended their relationship.

The Anti-Defamation League highlighted that white supremacist Nick Fuentes applauded Owen's rhetoric.

Owens has been outspoken in her commentary about Jewish people in politics and media.

Her support for Palestine and critical views on Israel have been a point of contention.

Owens posted on her own account, confirming the breakup with the daily wire and announcing future plans.

Owens joined the daily wire in 2021, and her departure is unclear whether it was a firing or a mutual decision.

There was public tension between Candace Owens and Ben Shapiro over the Israel-Palestine conflict.

Owens may continue her media presence with her own website and possibly a show on X.

The situation raises questions about the state of American media and the support for Israel.

Candace Owens feels she was under fire for telling the truth about the Israel-Palestine situation.

The media's power is highlighted by the firing of those reporting on Palestine.

The daily wire's stance on free speech and anti-cancel culture seems inconsistent with Owens' departure.

Jeremy Boring, the daily wire CEO, previously stated they would not fire Owens for expressing her opinions.

The expectation that Americans uniformly support Israel due to its alliance and history is questioned.

The criticism of Israel is not necessarily anti-Semitic, and the media's role in labeling it so is criticized.

The departure of Owens from the daily wire may signal a shift in the conservative media landscape.

The episode ends with a call to like, share, and subscribe for the Rising show.

Transcripts

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Candace Owens and conservative website

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the daily wire have officially broken up

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Friday morning the daily wire CEO Jeremy

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boring posted on x quote daily wire and

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Candace Owens have ended their

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relationship he did not give a reason on

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the cons on the circumstances that led

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to this shift but earlier this week the

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Anti-Defamation League highlighted the

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fact that white supremacist Nick Fuentes

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applauded Owen's rhetoric on JW

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Owens has been outspoken in her

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commentary about Jewish people in

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politics in the media and her support

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for

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Palestine regardless based on her latest

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episode posted just yesterday the news

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may have come as a surprise to Owens

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take a look I'm not going to go away I'm

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going to use my god-given voice to talk

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about the things are important for me

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I'm just asking to be left alone or at

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least just report the truth ladies and

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gentlemen unfortunately that is all the

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time that we have for today but don't

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worry because we will see you tomorrow

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for a brand new episode the

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controversial right-wing commentator

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took to her own ex account posting quote

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the rumors are true I'm finally free end

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quote there will be many announce or

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sorry additional quote there will be

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many announcements in the weeks to come

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Owens joined the daily wire back in 2021

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so a little bit unclear about what's

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next for Owens here very obvious she's

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not with the daily wire anymore and that

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whether it was a firing or they had a

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conversation this morning that ended in

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them deciding to end their relationship

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all of the language makes it sound like

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they broke up and that it was a romantic

01:39

relationship um they're going their

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separate ways though I was just saying

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yesterday to a friend that it might be

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the case that Ben Shapiro's keeping

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Candace Owens at the daily wire despite

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his pro-israel views to show that even

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though there was reporting that was

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pro-israel hey we had this other host at

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the daily wire that was saying something

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else it seems that that's not a strategy

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at all at the daily wire and who knows

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if it was their choice or Candace's

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choice but curious to see what she does

02:09

next yeah I mean based on the fact that

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she said see you tomorrow that

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definitely suggests that the daily wire

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pulled the trigger and fired her I think

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you know people who have been following

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some of the internal feuding at the

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daily wire probably are not super

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surprised by this um it's definitely the

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case that Ben Shapiro was very troubled

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by her views on the Israel Palestine

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conflict

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he is obviously one of the most

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pro-israel voices in conservative media

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and they've had public tension um around

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what she's been saying on her show um

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there was one point a few months ago

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where I believe she uh was trying to get

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Ben Shapiro to convert to Christianity

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or something along those lines and there

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be there was this huge argument over

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whether what she said was considered

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anti-semitic and really just things

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started to unravel from there but I

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think Candace is going to be fine um it

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looks like she has her own website that

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she's encouraging people to go to now I

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wouldn't be surprised if she tries to do

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a show on X similar to what Tucker and

03:10

Chris Cuomo are doing and Don Lemon

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attempted to do um and just go directly

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to the viewers she is one of those sort

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of names that can definitely draw an

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audience on her own without the

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institutional backing but it seems like

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it's going to come with probably a

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pretty significant pay cut based on the

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reporting from when she was hired she

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was is getting a pretty hefty salary

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from the daily wire and she'll have to

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make up for that with subscriptions if

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that's the route that she decides to go

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and decides to be independent but again

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I just I'm not surprised by this at all

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it seemed like this was brewing for

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quite some time it's very sad to see the

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state of American Media with the

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unfolding of what's happened since

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October 7th that we've seen the

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expectation that the American people as

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a a monolith support Israel because

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Israel is an ally and because the Jewish

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people have a brutal history that any

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criticism of them fighting for having a

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state must be anti-semitic but to assume

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that a state represents people who are

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not its citizens is something that that

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we've fought against as a country we

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have fought for countries to not become

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ethnos States and instead you know be de

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Democratic states it's something we've

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used as a reason to go overseas and

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fight for people's freedom over and

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we've called people religious extremists

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the state department themselves for

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folks trying trying to establish a a

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califate an Islamic State but to be fine

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with a Jewish State it's not

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anti-semitic to point out that that is

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hypocritical and cenace Owen saying that

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she feels she's fired or feels that she

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was under Fire rather before she was

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fired for telling the truth and to make

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a statement like I'm going to continue

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to to tell the truth people want to

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attack us uh for simply saying the truth

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there are a lot of people who have

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reported basic facts about the situation

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in Gaza things that have happened by the

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hands of Israel and the IDF and they've

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been called anti-semitic just for for

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reporting what has happened and so

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there's there's a solid point there

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we've seen Mendy Hassan leave MSNBC and

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it's a scary moment where I think a lot

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of people are realizing just how

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powerful the American Media is but it's

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a bit mask off to be directly firing

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people that are doing the most reporting

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on Palestine yeah I agree it is really

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unfortunate how anyone who criticizes

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Israel it seems is accused of anti

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semitism and and that's just point blank

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wrong and it also seems hypocritical

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coming coming from the daily wire which

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has really prided itself on being this

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anti-an cancel culture pro- Free Speech

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Outlet back uh a few months ago when

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they were having these public feuds

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between Candace and Ben the daily wire

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CEO Jeremy boring put out a statement

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saying that they would not fire her

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because they don't regulate the speech

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of their host even when they disagree

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with them saying quote Candace is paid

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to give her opinion not mine or Ben's

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unless those opinions run a foul of the

06:00

law or she violates the terms of her

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contract in some way her job is secure

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and she is welcome at Daily wies so I

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don't know what changed since then as

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far as I know she hasn't been changing

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the content that she puts out on her

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show um so I maybe they just finally got

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fed up but certainly seems inconsistent

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with what they've said in the past about

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valuing free speech that's going to do

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it for us this week on Rising just it

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y'all

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