The Philip DeFranco Show

WHO IS LYING?! Spotify Wrapped ICE Scandal, TPUSA Challenges Candace Owens, & Today’s News

Dec 4, 2025
In this engaging discussion, tensions rise as TPUSA faces allegations from Candace Owens, leading to a proposed livestream debate. Safety concerns about a potential in-person confrontation add drama. The Pentagon's watchdog reveals a security breach involving Hegseth sharing sensitive information, raising serious implications. In a bold move, the New York Times files a lawsuit against the Pentagon over press restrictions. Moreover, grassroots organizations launch a boycott of Spotify for running ICE ads, coinciding with a notable drop in national rent prices.
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INSIGHT

Public Feud Over Charlie Kirk's Death

  • Candace Owens publicly accused Turning Point USA members of complicity in Charlie Kirk's death, escalating tensions within the conservative movement.
  • TPUSA responded by planning a December 15 live stream to rebut allegations and invited Owens to participate in person.
ANECDOTE

Owens' Claims About First Aid And Succession

  • Candace claimed Charlie's security team did not provide first aid after the shooting and said others admitted it in interviews.
  • She also accused TPUSA of lying about Charlie wanting Erica to take over if he died.
INSIGHT

Signal Messages Risked Troop Safety

  • A Pentagon watchdog found Hegseth shared potentially classified CENTCOM plans on Signal with non-secure contacts.
  • The IG concluded his messages risked troop safety and violated Pentagon policies on personal device use.
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