The Don Lemon Show Don Lemon & Candace Owens CLASH on Gay Marriage, Vaccines, & Election Denial
Jul 12, 2024
Candace Owens, a conservative political commentator and host of her own YouTube show, joins for a fiery discussion with Don Lemon. They clash over the legitimacy of the 2020 election results and the controversial narratives surrounding vaccines. Heated debates arise about gender identity, with differing views on trans youth and societal expectations. Their conversation also dives into the morality of same-sex marriage, navigating between biblical interpretations and personal beliefs, while emphasizing the need for respectful dialogue amidst their ideological differences.
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Breaking Out Of Left-Right Tribalism
- Candace Owens says leaving a polarized left-right frame broadened her audience and changed her approach.
- She credits a personal shift and a move away from tribal politics for her evolving platform.
Debating 2020 Election Integrity
- Owens suggests COVID-era changes to voting (mail ballots) undermined election integrity in 2020.
- Don Lemon counters that questioning elections has long precedent and warns equating it with insurrection is different.
Questioning Versus Claiming Stolen Elections
- Don Lemon stresses factual distinctions between questioning elections and promoting claims that the election was stolen.
- He highlights consequences when public claims led to violence on January 6th and the different legal outcomes.