- Right-wing podcaster Candace Owens is emerging as an unlikely potential Republican candidate for the 2028 presidential election, according to focus group findings by journalist Sarah Longwell.
- Owens is known for promoting unfounded conspiracy theories, including claims about Israel's involvement in Charlie Kirk's death and that France's First Lady, Brigitte Macron, is transgender.
- Despite the controversies, Longwell's research indicates significant support for Owens among various voter demographics, with participants describing her as 'well-grounded' and 'articulate'.
- Donald Trump previously criticised Owens, sharing an AI-generated image and questioning her intelligence, while Owens is also facing a defamation lawsuit from French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife.
- Although Owens has previously hinted at a presidential run and embraced the recent focus group data, she does not currently feature among the top four Republican contenders in recent polls.
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