Conservative Daily Wire obtains restraining order against former host Candace Owens

Conservative news site The Daily Wire obtained a gag order against former host Candace Owens, preventing her from publicly criticizing the company or co-founder Ben Shapiro, a new report reveals. Despite publicly expressing interest in organizing a debate between Owens and Shapiro, The Daily Wire secretly secured the gag order through a private arbitrator.

The veteran journalist Glenn Greenwald exposed the gag order, highlighting the irony of The Daily Wire’s public stance on promoting healthy debate while silencing Owens behind closed doors. The company argued that Owens’ method of requesting and negotiating the debate breached her contract, effectively blocking any possibility of a public discussion between the two parties.

In response to Greenwald’s report, The Daily Wire’s co-CEO Jeremy Boreing denied the allegations, emphasizing the need to resolve the issues with Owens privately. The ongoing dispute between Owens and Shapiro stems from their differing views on Israel and antisemitism, with both parties engaging in public insults and criticisms.

Owens, known for her controversial statements on various issues, has faced backlash for her views on Israel and antisemitism. Despite the tensions between Owens and The Daily Wire, Boreing previously stated that there was still a place for her at the company, emphasizing a commitment to free speech and diverse opinions among hosts.

Greenwald, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, has been vocal about his criticism of left-leaning activists and media outlets, aligning himself with conservative perspectives in recent years. The revelation of the gag order adds another layer of complexity to the ongoing feud between Owens, Shapiro, and The Daily Wire.