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Full statement from Michael Knowles on Candace Owens' departure from Daily Wire
Executive summary
Available sources in the provided set do not contain a verbatim, full statement from Michael Knowles about Candace Owens’ departure from The Daily Wire; they mention interactions between the two and related episodes but not a direct departure statement [1] [2] [3]. Reporting here therefore focuses on what the supplied pages do show: appearances and public commentary linking Knowles and Owens [1] [2], and critical coverage that highlights tensions or controversial comments involving Knowles and The Daily Wire environment [3].
1. What the supplied reporting actually includes: appearances and highlights
The materials provided show Michael Knowles appearing in media alongside or discussing Candace Owens rather than issuing a formal departure statement. For example, a highlights page refers to Knowles describing his relationship with Owens since she left The Daily Wire and points readers to a longer Tucker Carlson conversation [1]. An earlier podcast episode documents Knowles as a guest on The Candace Owens Show in 2019, demonstrating an established public rapport between them [2].
2. No full statement located in the supplied sources
None of the three supplied items contain a full, standalone statement by Michael Knowles announcing, explaining, or reacting directly to Owens’ departure from The Daily Wire. The highlight description alludes to his comments about their relationship but does not reproduce a full statement [1]. Therefore, if you are seeking his complete, official quote, the provided records do not include it.
3. Context: prior collaborations and appearances
The sources establish that Knowles and Owens have appeared together and engaged publicly: Knowles was a guest on The Candace Owens Show in 2019 [2], and later material advertises his reflections on their relationship post-departure [1]. This context shows they have a history of media exchanges and mutual visibility, which helps explain why commentators and sites continue to cover their interactions [1] [2].
4. Context: critical coverage of Daily Wire culture and Knowles’ remarks
Media Matters’ write-up included in the supplied set critiques The Daily Wire’s internal culture when Owens joined and highlights contentious comments and positions tied to Michael Knowles, including sharp rhetoric about transgender issues that drew outside scrutiny [3]. That piece frames the workplace dynamics and public controversies that form part of the backdrop to any personnel changes at The Daily Wire [3].
5. Competing viewpoints and what’s missing
The supplied materials present two kinds of content: promotional/highlight material that frames Knowles’ relationship with Owens in personal or friendly terms [1] [2], and watchdog-style criticism that spotlights problematic rhetoric and a male-dominated environment at The Daily Wire [3]. What is missing is an explicit, attributable full statement from Knowles on Owens’ departure; neither the promotional snippet nor the critical piece includes that specific text [1] [3].
6. How to get the full statement and verify it
Because the provided sources do not reproduce a full Knowles statement about Owens’ departure, the only way to verify or read his full remarks would be to consult primary outlets referenced by the highlight (such as the full Tucker Carlson conversation linked in the highlight) or an official channel that published his statement verbatim [1]. The supplied set points to a longer interview but does not itself contain the transcript [1].
7. Limitations and recommended next steps
Limitations: the current reporting set is small and does not include a full, quoted statement from Knowles on Owens’ departure, so definitive claims about his wording or intent cannot be made from these items alone [1] [2] [3]. Recommended next steps: consult the full Tucker Carlson interview referenced in the highlight [1], look for official posts by Michael Knowles or The Daily Wire, and compare those primary documents with watchdog reporting like Media Matters to understand competing interpretations [1] [3].
8. Bottom line for readers
Available sources supplied here document a public relationship and past collaborations between Knowles and Owens, and they surface criticism of The Daily Wire environment and Knowles’ rhetoric — but they do not contain a full or verbatim Michael Knowles statement on Candace Owens’ departure. For an authoritative quote, review the full interview referenced in the highlight or official channels that might have published his statement [1] [3].