Conservative Candace Owens is, unfortunately, trending online for her cold and blunt response to a University of Albany student’s question during her Live Free Tour with Turning Point USA, which even gained approval from some critics.
The Live Free Tour landed at the University of Albany in New York on Tuesday, Oct. 3, where Owens did a deep dive into her political views to sweep out the misconceptions surrounding her name.
Toward the end of the event, Owens opened the floor to questions and had people form a line in the center of the room.
The Albany student in the viral video was the second enquirer. She attempted to ask two questions, but the 34-year-old pregnant conservative informed her they only had time for one question and requested no speeches.
“What do you have to say to the trans students on this campus who feel actively victimized by your presence here?” The woman asked.
With an apathetic expression, Owens responded, “Life’s tough. Get a helmet, man. I’m too pregnant for this. Next question.”
As the woman returned to her seat, Owens stated, “Seriously, somebody just give out free hugs or something…I can’t be your mommy, okay? I’m too pregnant. I can’t be your mommy.”
Owens then took to X (formerly Twitter) to respond to the viral and controversial moment.
“I am over eight months pregnant with two toddlers at home,” the political commentator said. “If you are a 20-year-old adult who feels ‘actively victimized’ by my standing on stage to speak about social and economic conservatism, it is because your parents failed you entirely. It is not my job to coddle adults.”
She also took to her podcast, the Candace Owens podcast, to react to some of the college students’ questions, including the “get a helmet” moment.
“Over and over again, I was asked to be their mommy! They wanted to talk about their feelings. They don’t have any facts. They just want to talk about how they feel, and they’re coming to these college campuses to be coddled,” she said.
Many defended Owens, calling those who agreed with the student “weak” and claiming Trans activists desire to be coddled. Some who didn’t support Owens agreed with her response, stating the enquirer’s question exemplified entitlement and wondering why she attended if she felt “victimized” by Owens. Others were hellbent on disagreeing with Owens and bashed her.
“Life’s tough, get a helmet man. I’m too pregnant for this”. Haha I loooove this woman’s response! Sorry, but if you’re “actively victimized” by someone else’s presence then you are the problem, and you need to toughen up buttercup! Or maybe go to an isolated island 😂 https://t.co/uTUcyxR3aH
— Jonah Indy Sports (IFB) (@indysports1985) October 5, 2023
If you “actively feel victimized” by anyone’s presence, the problem exists in you, not that person! Grow up and adult a little please! https://t.co/g1AMebExpu
— Laughing@theComedy (@krusekori1) October 5, 2023
I hate questions like this. What do you expect them to say? I’m sorry?
News flash, conservative pundits don’t care about how you feel. Stop setting them up for easy wins. https://t.co/RiZeOqIS6r
— Pxie🇵🇷 (@pxielovee) October 4, 2023
Pls I never thought I’d agree with anything this lady says but I’m sorry Ms. Candace ate that 😮💨 cuz facts… I don’t gaf & am fully supportive of everyone being whatever/whoever they wanna be, but no one is obligated to tiptoe around you & agree with you & your lifestyle. https://t.co/nzGiZMVi9b
— Gabs 🦋 (@GetItGabbbby) October 5, 2023
But you weren't coddling anyone and no one asked to be coddled.
She asked you a question and you went straight to insult and demoralize mode.
Candace Owens brings nothing but nonsense to these students.
And stop using your pregnancies and children as excuses. https://t.co/FTRpw1EIjQ
— Jen ☮️ (@LykiriZaldrizes) October 5, 2023
Being pregnant and having toddlers doesn’t negate the experiences or feelings of others. Conversations about social and economic conservatism, like any political ideology, can be deeply affecting for people for a variety of reasons. #EmpathyMatters #DiverseViewpoints
— Charles J McCoy (@mrcoolvibes17) October 4, 2023
A few mentioned when the NAACP helped Candace with her lawsuit because she was reportedly racially harassed and felt victimized. The NAACP, an organization Candace called “one of the worst groups for Black people, helped her win $37,500 in high school.
Candace was actively victimized in hs bc of her race. It was bad, W/ the help of the NAACP she was able to sue and got a 5 figure settlement.
Years later she told Laura Ingraham that she didn’t see racism in this country til Obama was pres.
She’s a lying grifter. https://t.co/zPSITGqZxO
— Richard Ryder (@Lgrng0) October 5, 2023
Just a reminder, in 2008, Candace Owens got a huge settlement from a lawsuit over discrimination against her.
I guess discrimination is bad, but only if it's against her. #Hypocrite https://t.co/5VdeNmHPMy
— Mad World 🌊 (@mmmadWORLDDD) October 5, 2023
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