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Candace Owens has dominated headlines over the past several days, primarily because of a high-profile defamation lawsuit filed against her by French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron. The suit, lodged in Delaware on July 23, accuses Owens of orchestrating a relentless campaign of global humiliation and amplifying claims that Brigitte was born male—a conspiracy theory that originated in French media and later became central content for Owens’ podcast and social feeds. The Macrons, represented by powerhouse legal firms Clare Locke and Farnan LLP, assert she used the allegations to build notoriety and profit, seeking unspecified damages for what they describe as “outlandish, defamatory, and far-fetched fictions.” According to Deadline Film + TV, the suit highlights how Owens’ brand thrives on provocation and how the controversy has only grown her audience. Rather than retreat, Owens has doubled down on her claims, using her podcast episodes and social media to call the case “goofy” and “an obvious, desperate public relations strategy” while vowing to fight back. She spent over 30 minutes in a recent podcast episode lambasting both Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron, insisting the lawsuit is a ploy and an opportunity to expose what she argues is the real story.

Emmanuel Macron gave a candid interview with Paris Match in August, admitting the legal action risks amplifying the conspiracy but saying the sheer spread in the US left no choice but to respond. The French President stressed the unsubstantiated nature of the claims, which have been roundly debunked—including by Brigitte’s brother Jean-Michel Trogneux, who remains alive and active in the legal defense. Owens, meanwhile, has portrayed herself as the underdog investigator, insisting her work is in the public interest and challenging the Macrons to answer her questions in court.

The media conversation around Owens this week has exploded, with Marc Lamont Hill dissecting her strategy and pointing out the transphobic undertones of her attacks in a topical NIGHT SCHOOL segment. Notably, Owens appears to be capitalizing on the controversy, launching “Free Emmanuel” merchandise and urging figures like Trump and JD Vance to publicly support her—so far, to little effect as reported on YouTube. Meanwhile, there’s speculation, not yet verified, that Trump himself has asked her to quiet down, though Owens made a $300,000 bet with Piers Morgan post-lawsuit, boosting her public profile and only fueling more conversation.

Industry commentary, like the recent CFC analysis, underscores the broader lesson here: podcasts and independent media personalities like Owens are increasingly vulnerable to costly defamation litigation, with sponsors and hosting companies now finding themselves equally exposed. Owens continues to command enormous reach—about 30 million followers—but her refusal to step back suggests she’s committed to pushing the boundaries of provocative commentary, despite legal and reputational risks.

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