U.S.-based advocacy group StopAntisemitism has named conservative American political commentator Candace Owens Antisemite of the Year.
“From defending Hitler’s actions in Germany and mocking Jewish fears over Kanye West’s antisemitic tweets, to claiming Israel forces Muslims into segregated quarters and insinuating Hollywood is run by sinister Jewish gangs, Owens has been rightfully crowned 2024’s Antisemite of the Year,” the organization announced Sunday.
Earlier this year, YouTube suspended the 35-year-old podcaster for antisemitic content over her claim that” Jewish people control the media.”
Owens, who was let go from The Daily Wire in March over anti-Jewish rhetoric, had called the torturous “experiments” on Jewish and other prisoners by Dr. Josef Mengele during World War II and the Holocaust “bizarre propaganda.”
Her extremists views have led both Australia and New Zealand to deny her entry visas, while her father-in-law has also condemned her remarks.
Owens, who thanked the group for “giving us something to laugh about,” was followed on its top antisemites list by environmental activist Greta Thunberg, who has drawn criticism for her pro-Hamas stances, and popular Twitch streamer Hasan Piker, who is accused of echoing Hamas propaganda.
