Bulwark Takes Candace Owens Is Now Fully Delusional–and Her Audience Doesn’t Care
Nov 24, 2025
Tim Miller and Will Sommer dive into Candace Owens' wild conspiracy theories, including her claim of being targeted by France and Israel. They explore the right-wing's alarming reactions and how these ideas are gaining traction. The hosts dissect bizarre links she's made, like connecting Charlie Kirk's situation to a grand international plot. They also discuss the influence of social media and the legal risks Owens faces over her claims. It's a deep dive into the absurdities of modern conspiracy culture and its troubling impact.
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Elaborate Conspiracy Claims Go Viral
- Candace Owens claimed a French-Israeli multinational hit squad targeted her and tied it to Charlie Kirk's death.
- Tim Miller and Will Sommer treat the claim as implausible but note its elaborate, committed narrative construction.
Playground Call Highlights Viral Spread
- Will Sommer recounts being interrupted about Owens's claim while at a playground, illustrating its mainstream pickup.
- He notes real influencers on the right are taking the assassination theory seriously.
Turning Tragedy Into Personal Mythology
- Owens has reframed Charlie Kirk's death into a mythology where he may have been a sacrificial victim.
- Will Sommer and Tim Miller highlight how she stitches multiple threads into a single grand narrative.