Podcast Summary: "BREAKING NEWS! The Macrons Hired A Detective To Investigate Me. | Candace Ep 227"

Introduction

In Episode 227 of her podcast "Candace," host Candace Owens delves into a controversial and explosive revelation involving French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte Macron. The episode, titled "BREAKING NEWS! The Macrons Hired A Detective To Investigate Me," explores the alleged hiring of a former U.S. federal prosecutor to investigate Owens, the implications of their lawsuit, and other related scandals. Owens presents her perspective on these developments, critiques media coverage, and engages with listener comments throughout the episode.

Macrons' Investigation into Candace Owens

Owens begins the episode by discussing the unexpected consequences of her "Becoming Brigitte" series, which she claims has led to significant turmoil in France. She states:

"Today when I started the Becoming Brigitte series, never in a million years could I have imagined that it had the potential to end the fifth French Republic... But I think, you guys, we broke France."
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She reveals that the Macrons have reportedly hired Dan Nardello, a former U.S. federal prosecutor, to investigate her actions before filing a libel lawsuit in Delaware. Owens expresses shock and disbelief over the extent of this legal action:

"They hired him, by the way, before they sued me. They hired him and his firm. I gotta tell you all about that, because I'm shook."
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Details from the Financial Times

Owens quotes an email from the Financial Times outlining the Macrons' investigation, highlighting alleged connections between her and various far-right figures:

"We plan to report that Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron's lawyers hired investigators to carry out open source research on Candace before filing their libel lawsuit against her in Delaware last month."
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The investigation purportedly uncovered ties between Owens and French far-right personalities, including her interactions with Marianne Marichelle, niece of far-right leader Marine Le Pen, and her popularity in Russian state media. Owens critiques the validity and context of these findings, questioning the relevance and accuracy of the claims:

"They are trying to make this happen... because I can't see it... So that's evidence of something. Obviously people in politics speaking together. What's next?"
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Alleged Russian Connections

The Financial Times article also suggested that Owens has interactions with Russian nationalist Alexander Dugan and that Russian state media has frequently mentioned her. Owens challenges these assertions by providing context:

"I have a total of 12,700 plus tweets on Twitter. And two times before this morning I had retweeted and commented on something that Alexander Dugan said... So if you work that out mathematically, that's about 0.000 something something something percent of times that I have tweeted at Alexander Dugan."
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She downplays the significance of these interactions, arguing that minor social media engagements have been misconstrued as meaningful connections.

Connection to French Far-Right Politics

Owens addresses the claims of her association with French far-right politicians, specifically Marianne Marichelle. She explains that her participation in a 2019 convention in Paris, where Marichelle also spoke, was misconstrued as evidence of collaboration:

"I spoke at a conference where Marianne Marichelle was in 2019. And Mary Michelle is the niece of Emmanuel Macron's rival... On that day I probably tweeted about Marian Marichelle because I met her at the conference. So this is totally normal stuff, you guys."
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Latvian Prime Minister Scandal

Beyond the Macron investigation, Owens touches upon another scandal involving the Latvian Prime Minister, who is allegedly a former porn star. She critiques the use of facial recognition software to draw parallels between the Prime Minister and a known porn star, questioning the software's accuracy:

"If she's actually that porn star, she should be in the 80%, 90 percentile... But the software is telling me no."
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Owens emphasizes the lack of credible evidence supporting these claims, arguing that such accusations are baseless and part of broader media-driven conspiracies.

Lawsuit and Financial Implications

Owens discusses the financial burden of the lawsuit imposed by the Macrons, highlighting the estimated costs:

"They are estimating to $5 million. That's a lot of money. And we do not have that money just laying around."
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She outlines her efforts to fundraise for the legal battle, including selling merchandise to support the cause.

Confronting Emotional and Personal Topics

Interspersed with political discourse, Owens shares personal struggles, such as her postpartum hair loss, presenting it as an aside to connect with her audience:

"When your hair just sheds the fourth month, it's after you give birth, and it's terrible. But look, this is my style right now... So just get used to it."
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Engagement with Listener Comments

Towards the end of the episode, Owens reads and responds to listener comments, reinforcing her stance against the Macrons' actions and broader political issues. She emphasizes her commitment to truth and transparency:

"I have my entire political life always aspired to simply do the right thing and to tell the truth. And if I get something wrong, I will go back and I will correct it."
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Listeners express support for Owens, praising her resilience and dedication to uncovering alleged truths.

Conclusion

Candace Owens' Episode 227 presents a blend of personal anecdotes, political commentary, and responses to listener interactions. Central to the discussion is the alarming claim that French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte have taken significant legal steps against Owens, including hiring a high-profile investigator. Owens challenges the validity of the investigative claims, critiquing the lack of context and evidence provided by mainstream media. Additionally, she addresses other international scandals and engages with her audience to bolster support against what she perceives as unjust attacks on her character and work.

Notable Quotes

• Candace Owens on Macron Investigation:
  "They hired him, by the way, before they sued me. They hired him and his firm. I gotta tell you all about that, because I'm shook."
  [00:00]

• Financial Times Email Excerpt:
  "We plan to report that Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron's lawyers hired investigators to carry out open source research on Candace before filing their libel lawsuit against her in Delaware last month."
  [00:00]

• On Russian Media Coverage:
  "They found that Russia's RT had posted about Owens more than 30 times since 2018. They did not find evidence that Owens had met Russian officials... But Owens has interacted on social media with Alexander Dugan... two times before this morning I had retweeted and commented on something that Alexander Dugan said."
  [13:10]

• Addressing Far-Right Connections:
  "I spoke at a conference where Marianne Marichelle was in 2019... So this is totally normal stuff, you guys."
  [17:30]

• On the Latvian PM Scandal:
  "If she's actually that porn star, she should be in the 80%, 90 percentile... But the software is telling me no."
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• Responding to Lawsuit Costs:
  "They are estimating to $5 million. That's a lot of money. And we do not have that money just laying around."
  [19:50]

• Commitment to Truth:
  "I have my entire political life always aspired to simply do the right thing and to tell the truth. And if I get something wrong, I will go back and I will correct it."
  [30:15]

Final Thoughts

Candace Owens uses this episode to confront high-profile legal challenges, question media narratives, and rally her audience around her perceived fight against political adversaries. Through a combination of direct speech, analysis of media reports, and engagement with listeners, Owens seeks to maintain her stance as a truth-teller facing unprecedented scrutiny from international political figures.