Let’s Go Brandon Crypto Lawsuit Has Trumpworld Influencers Running for the Hills
Photo Illustration by Thomas Levinson/The Daily Beast/GettyA new class action lawsuit filed by an investor in Trumpworld’s favorite “Let’s Go Brandon” meme coin claims that some of the token’s key players orchestrated a pump-and-dump scheme.The news marks the latest bit of drama that has plagued the coin since its inception last year and which has persisted since the cryptocurrency relaunched in February. A number of former President Donald Trump’s most loyal fans bought into the crypto hype, on
news.yahoo.comUnhinged Candace Owens Pushes Vaccine Conspiracy About Bob Saget’s Death
The Daily WireFar-right troll Candace Owens baselessly suggested on Tuesday that beloved comedian Bob Saget may have suddenly died last week because he was vaccinated against COVID-19, adding that she has “a right to ask the question.”Saget, best known for his lead role on Full House, was found dead last week in an Orlando hotel room. Local authorities have said they “found no signs of foul play or drug use in this case,” and that the 65-year-old actor appeared to have died in his sleep. As of n
news.yahoo.comMarjorie Taylor Greene tries to explain Trump's pro-vaccine stance, bashes mandates
The far-right congresswoman relayed former President Donald Trump’s position on Twitter Monday, apparently attempting to assure skeptics that Trump’s promotion of the jab does not equal support for COVID-19 vaccine mandates.
news.yahoo.comCandace Owens Tells Fans to Take Quack Cure That Turns Skin Blue
Jason Kempin/GettyRight-wing personality Candace Owens is urging her fans to consume a quack medical cure known for turning users’ skin blue.In an Instagram video posted on Thursday, Owens praised the use of colloidal silver as a daily supplement, a treatment that comes with no valid medical use and plenty of health risks.“Yes, colloidal silver!” Owens said in the video. “I take colloidal silver every single day, I love colloidal silver. That is a great one. That is another one that people proba
news.yahoo.comAlleged Proud Boys associate charged in Capitol riot after FBI identified him in an August photo with Sidney Powell
FBI says two former Washington state men linked to accused Proud Boys leader Nordean were among first to breach Capitol barricades in Jan. 6 riot, and one apparently posed with Trump attorney Sidney Powell in South Dakota during the August 2021 Sturgis motorcycle rally.
washingtonpost.comCandace Owens Dubbed the Mouthpiece for Right Wing Agenda After Making Claims About the ‘Most Murderous’ Group In America: ‘That’s Why They Bring Out Candace’
Candace Owens’ data regarding which racial group is the most violent in America has landed her in hot water following an appearance on “Tucker Carlson […]
news.yahoo.comSage Steele has controversial interview with Jay Cutler, compliments Candace Owens
Former NFL quarterback Jay Cutler and ESPN sports anchor Sage Steele found themselves in hot water after Cutler compared Steele […] The post Sage Steele has controversial interview with Jay Cutler, compliments Candace Owens appeared first on TheGrio.
news.yahoo.comLarry Elder argues slave owners are ‘owed reparations’ during appearance on Candace Owens’ show
Conservative radio host and politician Larry Elder said during a July 18 appearance on Prager University’s “The Candace Owens Show,” […] The post Larry Elder argues slave owners are ‘owed reparations’ during appearance on Candace Owens’ show appeared first on TheGrio.
news.yahoo.comCandace Owens denied service at COVID test site for spreading misinformation
Conservative personality Candace Owens was trending on Twitter Wednesday after a private COVID-19 testing service denied her service for spreading […] The post Candace Owens denied service at COVID test site for spreading misinformation appeared first on TheGrio.
news.yahoo.comCandace Owens calls Kimberly Klacik a 'former stripper fraud' following $20M defamation lawsuit
Conservative commentator Candace Owens called former Republican congressional candidate Kimberly Klacik a "former stripper fraud" after reports emerged that Klacik filed a $20 million lawsuit against her over alleged defamation claims.
news.yahoo.comBLM co-founder Patrisse Cullors responds to Candace Owens confrontation
Black Lives Matter co-founder Patrisse Cullors took to Instagram Live last week to share emotional testimony about how conservatives have […] The post BLM co-founder Patrisse Cullors responds to Candace Owens confrontation appeared first on TheGrio.
news.yahoo.comTrump gives credence to false, racist Harris conspiracy
President Donald Trump speaks at a news conference in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)WASHINGTON President Donald Trump on Thursday gave credence to a false and racist conspiracy theory about Kamala Harris eligibility to be vice president, fueling an online misinformation campaign that parallels the one he used to power his rise into politics. Harris has been a top target of misinformation since launching her own bid for the White House last year. That is certainly a slight, said Amanda Harrington, vice president of Times Up, which works to stop workplace harassment. Obama, who beat McCain in the 2008 race for the White House, was even a co-sponsor of the McCain resolution.
Mario Lopez apologizes for 'ignorant' comments about kids' gender identity
"The comments I made were ignorant and insensitive, and I now have a deeper understanding of how hurtful they were," Lopez said in a statement to CNN. In the discussion, Owens brings up what she calls one of the "weird trends" of Hollywood parents allowing their children to pick their gender identity. In response, Lopez asked Owens "please don't lump me into" the group of Hollywood parents of which she was speaking. In a tweet, he said, "I'm disappointed to read @MarioLopezExtra comments about parent's who support their child's openes [sic] about their gender identity. Lopez joined syndicated entertainment newsmagazine show "Access Hollywood" earlier this month after several years as a host for "Extra."