Short Summary

  1. Candace Owens is a popular political commentator in the United States who works for the right-wing website, The Daily Wire, founded by Ben Shapiro and Jeremy Boreing in 2015, [“with investment of a right-wing billionaire that gave them tens of millions, if not more, of startup cash”].
  2. The Daily Wire gained success, especially on Facebook, due to aggressive promotion by the algorithm.
  3. The website [claims it] promotes free speech, opposes cancel culture, and values engaging in debate.
  4. Tensions arose within the organization over disagreements, particularly regarding Israel.
  5. Ben Shapiro strongly supports Israel due to personal ties and beliefs, while Candace Owens began questioning US support for Israel’s actions in Gaza and its financial backing by the US.
  6. Criticism of Israel within the organization and the broader right-wing community often faces accusations of anti-Semitism.
  7. Owens faced pressure and accusations from organizations like the ADL and individuals like Rabbi Schully for her views on Israel.
  8. The video transcript discusses accusations of anti-Semitism against Candace Owens and her views on Israel, leading to the end of her relationship with The Daily Wire.
  9. Jeremy Boreing, CEO of The Daily Wire, stated that Owens’ advocacy on Israel crossed the line of racism, leading to their decision to part ways.
  10. The video criticizes those who called out Owens for using tactics they claim to oppose, such as censorship and deplatforming, while supporting such actions when defending Israel.