Alyssa Farah Griffin, a co-host on The View, revealed she has cried multiple times backstage due to the emotional challenges of her job, especially being one of the few conservatives on the panel, and discussed her political views including skepticism about Elon Musk's new political party.
Candace Owens has departed from the Daily Wire, founded by Ben Shapiro, following months of promoting antisemitic ideas. The details of her exit are unclear, but tensions over antisemitic rhetoric led to her departure. Owens used her platform at the Daily Wire to promote antisemitism and clashed publicly with Ben Shapiro, who is Jewish. This marks a significant development in the conservative media landscape.
Controversial conservative commentator Candace Owens has parted ways with the Daily Wire, as confirmed by CEO Jeremy Boreing and Owens herself. The departure follows reported tensions with co-founder Ben Shapiro over her promotion of anti-Semitic conspiracy theories. Owens announced her freedom on social media and hinted at upcoming announcements, directing fans to support her work through her website or donations on the Revv platform.
Conservative CNN pundit Scott Jennings criticized Donald Trump for missing an opportunity to unite the Republican party after winning the New Hampshire GOP primary, suggesting that Trump fell into a strategic mistake by engaging in a heated exchange with Nikki Haley. Haley's upbeat speech and criticism of Trump seemed to provoke a strong reaction from the former president, leading to a month-long battle between the two. Trump's continued criticism of Haley and threats against her donors indicate ongoing tensions within the GOP.
Vivek Ramaswamy ended his 2024 presidential campaign after a disappointing result in Iowa's Republican caucuses and endorsed Donald Trump. The biotech entrepreneur and conservative commentator, known for his blunt-talking style and conspiracy theories, had seen a rise in his national profile during his campaign but ultimately decided to suspend it after failing to deliver the surprise result he expected. Ramaswamy emphasized the need for an "America first" candidate in the White House and threw his support behind Trump.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was photographed walking barefoot in the aisle of a first-class American Airlines flight from Portland to Dallas. The photo, taken by conservative commentator Justin Haskins, shows Kennedy Jr. casually strolling on a messy floor filled with food and debris. Haskins expressed surprise at the sight and jokingly speculated about the impact on Kennedy Jr.'s political campaign.
Excerpts from the writings of the Nashville school shooter, who killed six people at the Covenant School in March, have been published online by a conservative commentator, sparking outrage among parents of surviving students and prompting an investigation into the leak. The release of the photos, which appeared to show a hateful and calculated plan, has reignited the debate over whether the writings should be made public. The motive behind the shooting remains unclear, and the legal battle over the release of the shooter's documents is ongoing.