Candace Owens of Turning Point USA is furious — and rightfully so — at a Guardian piece that accuses her of defending neo-Nazis:
Excuse me, @JamilesLartey but when did I ever “defend neo-nazis”?
I suggest the @guardian lawyer up ASAP. I will make suing for libel a sport, and your publication will be ground zero.This is not a game you will win. pic.twitter.com/uddgwfZSef
— Candace Owens (@RealCandaceO) May 9, 2018
The piece says she defended neo-Nazis during a video appearance on TMZ, but conveniently leaves out what she said in defense of neo-Nazis:
The inflammatory Owens used the TMZ appearance to come to the defense of neo-Nazis and call the police killings of black men a trivial issue. She insisted that Trump has neither proposed harmful policies nor made offensive remarks towards African Americans.
The writer also didn’t seem happy President Trump praised Owens:
Candace Owens of Turning Point USA is having a big impact on politics in our Country. She represents an ever expanding group of very smart “thinkers,” and it is wonderful to watch and hear the dialogue going on…so good for our Country!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 9, 2018
From The Guardian:
Donald Trump tweeted praise for conservative YouTube star and TV pundit Candace Owens Wednesday morning, calling the controversial commentator part of “an ever expanding group of very smart ‘thinkers’.”
Owens then tweeted she’s putting together a legal fund “to go after publications that think they can smear and libel black conservatives.” “Do you guys remember Gawker?”:
One email, one phone call, and I am now putting together a legal fund to go after publications that think they can smear and libel black conservatives who dare to think for themselves.
Do you guys remember Gawker?
Yeah, me neither.Stay tuned.
— Candace Owens (@RealCandaceO) May 9, 2018
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She did get some support from other conservatives as well:
They completly lied and called me alt-right.
Perhaps we should get everyone they defamed for a class-action lawsuit
— Mike Tokes (@MikeTokes) May 9, 2018
I’m not opposed to it. Send me an e-mail. https://t.co/XxT6ASNwng
— Candace Owens (@RealCandaceO) May 9, 2018
However, she would have a steep hill to climb if she does go forward with the legal fund. From criminal defense attorney and 1st Amendment expert Ken White, aka Popehat:
Defamation class actions are not a thing.
You wouldn't think I'd have to point this out. But I do. I really do.
— YourFiveHatsAreUp (@Popehat) May 10, 2018
But she does seem to be moving forward on it:
.@RealCandaceO: "[Media outlets] smear anyone that suggests that they promote capitalism, that they suggest they like President Trump and ultimately that harms their reputation. We cannot allow this. We have to take a stand as conservatives." pic.twitter.com/PGbrQteUEp
— FOX Business (@FoxBusiness) May 11, 2018
Check back for listings of a lawsuit playing out against a coward publication near you. #GuardianTheNewGawker https://t.co/2gmuJKlUgt
— Candace Owens (@RealCandaceO) May 11, 2018
#GuardianTheNewGawker https://t.co/ZPSG8lOVHS
— Candace Owens (@RealCandaceO) May 11, 2018
To be continued … in court?
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