In a surprising twist within conservative media circles, a much-anticipated public debate between Candace Owens and Ben Shapiro has been derailed by legal maneuvers. Initially, Owens challenged Shapiro to discuss Israel and antisemitism, a proposal …
In a surprising twist within conservative media circles, a much-anticipated public debate between Candace Owens and Ben Shapiro has been derailed by legal maneuvers. Initially, Owens challenged Shapiro to discuss Israel and antisemitism, a proposal that was accepted by Shapiro and The Daily Wire's CEO, Jeremy Boreing, and set to be live-streamed on Shapiro's show. Despite initial agreements, which included potential moderation by high-profile figures like Joe Rogan or Lex Fridman, the parties settled on having no moderator.
As the debate's scheduling lagged, Owens disclosed that The Daily Wire had not proposed any dates, stoking further curiosity. Unknown to the public, The Daily Wire had secured a gag order against Owens, effectively barring her from discussing the debate or criticizing Shapiro and the company. This move was justified by The Daily Wire under the pretense that Owens' call for a debate and her responses to accusations of antisemitism from Daily Wire staff violated the non-disparagement clause in her contract.
Ultimately, the conflict was resolved in private arbitration, with the arbitrator ruling in favor of The Daily Wire and upholding the gag order. This decision prohibits Owens from making any comments that could potentially damage the reputation of The Daily Wire or Shapiro, effectively canceling the debate and casting a shadow over the company's commitment to open discourse. This development not only prevents the debate but also raises significant concerns about freedom of speech and the true willingness of The Daily Wire to engage in transparent and critical discussions.
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