'That's ABSURD': Ben Shapiro pokes some holes in Candace Owens' response to his advice

As Twitchy told you, Candace Owens attempted to quash any rumors that she’ll be appearing on Alex Jones’ show today — after Jones teased an “Infowars exclusive featuring” her and Kanye West. In addition to denying the appearance, Owens also warned against “disrespecting” Infowars and took umbrage at those, including Ben Shapiro, discouraging her and West to avoid Jones and Infowars like the plague.

No, @kanyewest. No. NO. https://t.co/O35uL2MeZe

— Ben Shapiro (@benshapiro) May 2, 2018

1) I am not on Infowars today.
2) Disrespecting any platform watched by millions is silly.
3) Please stop telling me and/or Kanye “no”, “can’t” or “shouldn’t”.

Advice appreciated. Commands shut down. https://t.co/2jVNIpzS4k

— Candace Owens (@RealCandaceO) May 2, 2018

Shapiro responded by addressing each of Owens’ points directly:

1) I’m glad.
2) That’s absurd. There are tons of crappy outlets with big numbers who watch them.
3) It’s not a command. It’s an encouragement. Do what you like, it’s a free country. But that would have been a baaaad move. https://t.co/wPmqcMRfMX

— Ben Shapiro (@benshapiro) May 2, 2018

Honestly, it’s hard to argue with any of his points. But some people are anyway:

Got love for you Ben, but you're wrong on this one.

— ?️ex? (@Beckysoo) May 2, 2018

https://twitter.com/PolandUSAforevr/status/991739990659993600

https://twitter.com/TheShillGates/status/991739539462000642

https://twitter.com/Spider_Monk1776/status/991740475001290752

I didn't even know know who you "Ben" are. Lol. Had to look you up. Bit of a prick I see.

— HalfQ (@Ancient_Bc2877) May 2, 2018

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https://twitter.com/Evan_G1982/status/991744010002882560

And why is it a bad move Ben, please enlighten us- Trump goes on @infowars, gets elected.

— Red, White, & Blue (@OceanmanPhoenix) May 2, 2018

But others remain firmly in Shapiro’s corner:

totally agree that 2) was ridiculous. who was Candace kidding with that one. I suppose herself.

— Joey Buono (@JoeyBuono) May 2, 2018

I like you both and @RealCandaceO I honestly believe @benshapiro was trying to give advice and not trying to be demanding by telling you what you can and can't do.

— Dodie Williams ???? (@dodiewill2) May 2, 2018

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