The controversial podcaster who has emerged as an election candidate

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleRight-wing podcaster Candace Owens is emerging as an unlikely potential Republican candidate for the 2028 presidential election, according to focus group findings by journalist Sarah Longwell. Owens is known for promoting unfounded conspiracy theories, including claims about Israel's involvement in Charlie Kirk's death and that France's First Lady, Brigitte Macron, is transgender. Despite the controversies, Longwell's research indicates significant support for Owens among various voter demographics, with participants describing her as 'well-grounded' and 'articulate'. Donald Trump previously criticised Owens, sharing an AI-generated image and questioning her intelligence, while Owens is also facing a defamation lawsuit from French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife. Although Owens has previously hinted at a presidential run and embraced the recent focus group data, she does not currently feature among the top four Republican contenders in recent polls. In fullOne unlikely name is gaining steam for Republicans in 2028, focus group expert saysThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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