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Which major brands or platforms have cut ties with Candace Owens and why?
Executive summary
Major brands and platforms that publicly cut ties with Candace Owens in recent years include The Daily Wire (which ended its relationship with her in March 2024 amid internal conflict and disagreement over Israel‑Hamas commentary) and the Australian government which denied her an entry visa citing a risk she could “incite discord” (a High Court ruling upholding that visa denial came in October 2025) [1] [2]. Coverage shows these actions were tied to controversial statements and public disputes rather than single isolated incidents [1] [2].
1. The Daily Wire: a breakup amid public infighting
The Daily Wire announced it had “ended their relationship” with Owens after months of internal tension that became public, including on‑line exchanges between Owens and co‑founder Ben Shapiro about her comments on the Israel‑Hamas war; the outlet’s CEO Jeremy Boreing posted the separation and Owens herself confirmed the split in March 2024 [1]. Reporting frames the move as the result of escalating disputes inside the conservative media company — not simply a routine contract lapse — and cites Owens’ subsequent public statements that she felt “finally free” after the split [1]. Sources also note the split followed a pattern of controversies Owens had attracted while hosting and producing content [1].
2. Australia: visa denied on grounds of “capacity to incite discord”
Australia’s government canceled Owens’ speaking‑tour visa in 2024 and the country’s High Court unanimously upheld that decision in October 2025, with officials explicitly citing concerns that Owens “has the capacity to incite discord” and that her presence was not in Australia’s national interest [2]. Reuters reports the High Court ordered Owens to pay the government’s legal costs, making this a formal, judicially sustained restriction rather than a private company distancing itself [2]. That action illustrates how a state — not a brand — may sever practical ties on public‑order grounds rather than commercial disagreement [2].
3. What these cuts have in common: controversy, rhetoric, and public risk assessments
The Daily Wire’s decision is presented in reporting as a corporate response to internal dispute and reputational risk tied to Owens’ public rhetoric and clashes with senior talent [1]. Australia’s visa denial frames the same pattern at the governmental level: officials pointed to prior statements (including comments about historical events and religious groups) and concluded she could inflame community tensions [2]. In short, both actors cited the practical consequences of Owens’ public speech — either for an outlet’s internal cohesion and audience, or for public order — when severing ties [1] [2].
4. What the sources do not show or explicitly dispute
Available sources do not list a broad roster of major consumer brands (advertisers, streaming platforms, or sponsors) that have publicly cut ties with Owens beyond The Daily Wire and Australia’s visa decision; reporting and timelines in the search results focus on media and government actions rather than, for example, advertiser boycotts [1] [3] [2]. If you are asking about specific corporations (tech platforms, banks, or advertisers) distancing from Owens, those companies and actions are not detailed in the provided material (not found in current reporting).
5. Broader context and competing perspectives
Supporters argue Owens’ audience and platform-building make corporate or governmental crackdowns problematic and politically motivated; critics counter that corporations and governments acted to limit reputational risk or community harm after repeated controversies [1] [2]. Independent timelines and biographies catalogue a pattern of contentious statements and activism that help explain why some organizations opted to cut formal ties [3] [4]. Meanwhile, PR commentary has framed Owens’ responses as attempts to rebrand or shift narratives after negative press — an argument that acknowledges both Owens’ resilience and the reputational stakes for partners [5].
6. Practical takeaway and how to follow developments
If you need a comprehensive, up‑to‑date list of specific brands or platforms beyond The Daily Wire and Australia’s visa decision, current search returns do not provide one; follow‑up reporting beyond these sources would be required (not found in current reporting). For ongoing tracking, watch major outlets’ culture and media reporting for announcements of contract terminations and government legal records for any further state actions [1] [2].
Limitations: this summary uses only the supplied reporting and timelines; assertions about other firms or advertisers cutting ties are not made because the provided sources do not mention them (not found in current reporting).