Candace Owens
Political commentator and podcaster who argues the deep state suppresses independent media to prevent the public from learning about systemic evil, citing CIA programs and foreign intelligence connections.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Candace Amber Owens Farmer |
| Role | Political Commentator / Podcaster / Author |
| Platform | Candace Owens Podcast (formerly on The Daily Wire, now independent), social media |
| Notable Works | Blackout: How Black America Can Make Its Second Escape from the Democrat Plantation (2020), Candace Owens Show, independent podcast |
Their Deep State Definition
Candace Owens frames the deep state as a power structure that actively suppresses independent media and alternative voices to prevent the public from "learning about the evil they partake in." Her thesis has evolved significantly, particularly after her departure from The Daily Wire in 2024, becoming more focused on intelligence agency operations and foreign influence.
Key elements of her deep state framework include:
- Media suppression — Coordinated efforts to silence independent journalists and commentators who get too close to sensitive topics
- CIA covert programs — References to "Project Looking Glass" and other classified programs as evidence of deep state capabilities and hidden agendas
- Foreign intelligence connections — Allegations that foreign intelligence services, particularly Mossad, have deep operational ties within U.S. political and media structures
- Controlled opposition — The idea that many apparently independent voices in media and politics are actually managed or constrained by deep state interests
- Financial control — Media organizations and platforms are financially structured to ensure compliance with deep state narratives
Key Quotes
"The deep state suppresses independent media to prevent people from learning about the evil they partake in."
"They don't want you to have independent media because independent media is the single biggest threat to their power."
"When you start asking questions they don't want asked, you find out very quickly who controls the conversation."
"Project Looking Glass is real. The CIA has been involved in things that would make the average American's head spin."
"The more I learn, the more I realize that what we call 'conspiracy theories' are just things the deep state hasn't been forced to admit yet."
Key Arguments & Evidence They Cite
- Independent media voices who challenge establishment narratives face coordinated deplatforming and financial attacks
- The CIA's historical involvement in media manipulation (Operation Mockingbird) continues in modern forms
- References to CIA "Project Looking Glass" as evidence of hidden deep state programs
- Foreign intelligence services maintain significant influence over U.S. media and political discourse
- The Jeffrey Epstein case demonstrates how intelligence-connected operations can be shielded from accountability for decades
- Media organizations that appear independent are often financially controlled by interests aligned with the deep state
- Her own experience at The Daily Wire as evidence of topic restrictions and controlled boundaries of acceptable discourse
- Social media censorship operates as an extension of deep state information control
- The pharmaceutical industry works in coordination with government agencies to suppress alternative health information
Where They've Said It
- Candace Owens Podcast — independent episodes covering deep state, intelligence agencies, and media suppression (2024-present)
- The Candace Owens Show on The Daily Wire (2021-2024)
- Social media posts on X/Twitter and Instagram with millions of followers
- Interviews on Tucker Carlson's show discussing media control
- PragerU videos on political and cultural topics
- Public speaking events at Turning Point USA conferences
- Interviews on various podcasts including Patrick Bet-David's Valuetainment
- YouTube and Rumble video essays on intelligence agency operations
Related Perspectives
- Kim_Iversen — shares focus on intelligence agency impunity and Epstein connections
- Lara_Logan — fellow journalist alleging deep state media control
- Donald_Trump — Owens is a prominent Trump supporter who frames his presidency as anti-deep-state
- Dan_Bongino — shares conservative media perspective on deep state operations
- Alex_Jones — parallel claims about media suppression, though Owens maintains more mainstream positioning
Other Coverage Worth Reading
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- The U.S. Intelligence Community as Autonomous Power Center: The United States Intelligence Community (IC) comprises 18 agencies and organizations that operate with extraordinary secrecy, vast budgets...
Sources
- Owens, Candace. Blackout. Threshold Editions, 2020.
- Candace Owens Podcast, various episodes, 2024-present.
- The Candace Owens Show, The Daily Wire, 2021-2024.
- Social media posts and threads on X/Twitter, various dates.
- Interviews on Tucker Carlson Tonight and Tucker on X, various dates.
- Valuetainment interviews with Patrick Bet-David, various dates.
Charlie Kirk Assassination Investigation
Candace Owens has been a prominent voice investigating the September 10, 2025 assassination of Charlie Kirk. In a video posted on April 19, 2026 by @ProjectConstitu, Owens detailed multiple evidentiary problems with the case against Tyler Robinson:
Eyewitness Testimony: According to Owens, the individual who filmed the only known footage of the shooter on the roof told her directly that "he doesn't think that Tyler Robinson is the guy." Owens stated that this eyewitness — who reportedly teaches firearms — said the gun shown in evidence "doesn't even match what I saw" and that the person on the roof "was in tactical gear," contradicting the claim that Tyler Robinson was wearing a T-shirt and jeans.
Ballistic Evidence: Owens stated that according to her source, the bullet fragments recovered were "too fragmented to match Tyler's rifle," meaning prosecutors allegedly cannot link the recovered ballistics to the weapon attributed to Robinson.
No Video of Shooting: According to Owens, "there is absolutely no video which shows Tyler Robinson firing the weapon or even taking aim at Charlie Kirk."
No Confession: Owens noted that "Tyler himself has not confessed to anything" and questioned how an arrest could be made based on Robinson's father's "sheriff friend" pointing a finger without a confession or definitive physical evidence.
Rifle on Roof: Owens stated that according to her source, "the feds don't even have any footage that explains how exactly the rifle in particular got onto the roof."
Multiple Prints: Owens claimed that according to her sources, Robinson's prints are "not the only set of prints that are on that gun."
Alternative Theory: Owens relayed that people on the ground believe "Tyler was just told to walk and drop off his gun at a neighboring house" and that this may have been his actual involvement in the event.
Police dispatch audio from the scene reportedly broadcast the suspect description as "a male wearing all black, a black tactical helmet and a black mask." Construction worker Dylan Hope also reportedly described a suspect in all-black tactical gear — a black trench coat, black cargo pants, and long greasy hair.
Video Testimony
Dylan Hope eyewitness interview clip — construction worker describes shooter in all-black tactical gear. Source: @ProjectConstitu on X, April 19, 2026.
Full Candace Owens analysis — eyewitness says Tyler Robinson is not the shooter, ballistic fragments too fragmented to match, no video of shooting, no confession. Source: @ProjectConstitu on X, April 19, 2026.
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