The Unexpected Return
After an unplanned hiatus, Candace Owens addresses the circumstances surrounding her departure from The DailyWire+. What began as standard workplace separation quickly evolved into a global news story when colleague Andrew Klaven embarked on what Owens characterizes as a calculated smear campaign. Rather than allow the split to proceed amicably, Klaven appeared on multiple shows to discuss Owens, making claims she says rise to the level of defamation.
Owens expresses shock at how the situation unfolded, noting that just weeks before the split, Klaven was sitting across from her asking about her children and her recent surgery. She emphasizes that throughout their years working together, she maintained a professional and warm relationship with all colleagues, including Klaven. When disagreements arose, she would address them directly with the person involved, never taking issues public or holding grudges.
The Hitler Book Burning Hoax
One of Klaven's primary allegations involved Owens supposedly defending Hitler's book burning. During an appearance on Cross Politic, Klaven claimed Owens said "some of those books Hitler burned weren't so bad" and characterized her statements as "strongly anti-Semitic" but done in a way that was "kind of hard to pin down."
Owens systematically dismantles this claim. She explains that the episode in question was about psychology and how many founders of modern psychological theory were perverts. She mentioned three Christians and one Jewish psychologist, Magnus Hirschfeld, noting that their religious backgrounds were incidental to the discussion. The fact she referenced came directly from the Holocaust Museum website, which documents that student protesters burned Hirschfeld's Sex Institute to the ground.
Most importantly, Owens points out that Klaven never showed the actual clip of what she said. In the full context, she stated: "There's no excuse for burning down an institute." She questions how Klaven, who had access to all Daily Wire content and was subject to the same fact-checking processes, could make such claims without providing evidence.
The Christ is King Controversy
The root of Klaven's apparent animosity traces back five months to a November tweet where Owens shared a Bible verse and concluded with "Christ is King." The tweet was standalone, tagging no one and responding to no thread. Yet Klaven claimed she "spit that phrase at Ben Shapiro" and "used Christ is King in an argument with Ben Shapiro where it obviously carried this weight."
Owens clarifies that she was 38 weeks pregnant at the time and simply calling for peace after someone had criticized her. The phrase was used as a statement of faith and a call for calm, nothing more. When the controversy erupted during Easter week, Owens was grateful for the widespread support from people who recognized the inappropriate attack on Christian doctrine.
Klaven's justification relied on what Owens calls "Hitler dog logic" - the argument that because someone controversial like Nick Fuentes also used the phrase "Christ is King," anyone else using this biblical statement is engaging in anti-Semitic dog whistling. Owens compares this to saying anyone who owns a dog must disavow Hitler because Hitler also had a dog.
The Power of Contracts and Silence
Owens suggests that Klaven felt emboldened to lie because he believed contractual constraints would prevent her from responding. She references Kanye West's previous warnings about contracts and implies that Klaven assumed she would be silenced. However, she argues that when false statements rise to the level of defamation, she retains the right to defend herself.
Despite her strong response, Owens maintains that she wishes no ill will toward Klaven. She states she doesn't want vengeance or hate in her heart and even wishes him "a sacrament of confession" for what he's done. She emphasizes that she always aims to split amicably from any relationship or job, and believes it's both professionally and morally right not to speak negatively about former employers or colleagues.
Building Something New
The experience inspired Owens to launch her independent platform. Overwhelmed by emails from supporters asking how they could help, she created "Sis Cups" - a play on Stanley cups featuring her show logo and "Christ is King" on the front with "Woke Right Tears" on the back. The first signed cup will be sent to Andrew Klaven.
These limited edition cups will be discontinued each time the channel reaches the next million subscribers, with new designs released as the audience grows. Owens sees this as a way for supporters to invest in truly independent content while collecting items that mark the journey back to her previous following of nearly 4 million subscribers.
The Ukraine Enemies List
In a concerning development, Owens reveals that she's been placed on a Ukrainian NGO's "enemies list" along with Elon Musk, Tucker Carlson, Rand Paul, JD Vance, Charlie Kirk, and others. The founder of this NGO, Anat Bondeno, was trained by the US State Department and the organization has received US funding.
The list blames these American citizens for Ukraine's battlefield issues. Owens expresses genuine concern about being targeted by a foreign entity that receives American taxpayer funding, particularly given Ukraine's president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, whom she's criticized for sending Christians to slaughter and operating what she calls a "meat grinding operation" dragging men with crosses from their homes.
The Kanye West Time Capsule
In a surprising revelation, Owens announces she has a recorded conversation with Kanye West from 2022, captured during the height of his "Death Con 3" controversy. When West wanted to appear on her show to explain himself, the network declined. Upset, West told Owens her voice was being controlled.
In response, Owens suggested they record a conversation at her house with her personal camera as a "time capsule" to be released when she had her own platform. That time has arrived. In a preview clip, West discusses appealing to both sides, calling out wrongdoing to achieve happiness, the complications of deals in entertainment, and his vision for civilization to evolve beyond war through sophistication gained from information access and social media.
West emphasizes the need to regain control of country, family, and faith in the face of media and political agendas designed to remove God, family, and national identity. The full conversation promises to provide context and insight that was impossible to hear during the height of the controversy.
Moving Forward Independently
Owens positions her new platform as an opportunity to work with advertisers who align with conservative values and America First principles. She highlights Good Ranchers, a company founded by a couple who felt called by God to provide toxin-free, 100% American meat that supports family farms and donates to Paralyzed Veterans of America.
She also continues her partnership with PreBorn, the pro-life organization that operates clinics competing directly with Planned Parenthood in the darkest corners of the nation. By providing free ultrasounds to expectant mothers in crisis, PreBorn doubles the chance that mothers will choose life after hearing their baby's heartbeat.
Throughout the episode, Owens maintains her characteristic blend of humor and serious commentary. She jokes about President Biden appearing to defecate in his pants in France, with Jill Biden giving him the look of a disappointed mother whose toddler didn't use the bathroom before getting in the car.
The message is clear: Candace Owens cannot be cancelled. Her show was never dependent on a network or platform, but on her authentic voice and loyal audience. As she states in closing, "I am Candace. I am the show. These are my people."
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