Today, we dive into a story that’s as absurd as it is revealing—a story about the consequences of unchecked lies, hate, and conspiracy theories. French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte, are taking action and filing a defamation lawsuit against right-wing provocateur Candace Owens. Yes, you heard that right—Candace Owens is being sued for spreading a vile conspiracy theory that Brigitte Macron is secretly a man and that Emmanuel Macron is a CIA puppet. This is real life, folks.
And here’s the important part: Thank God they’re suing her. It’s about time the people who spread dangerous disinformation face real consequences.
In today’s episode, we’ll break down the outrageous conspiracy theories promoted by Owens, the importance of holding right-wing grifters accountable, and the growing global pushback against lies. Let’s get into it.
🔴 SEGMENT 1 – THE MACRONS STRIKE BACK
The Macrons are fighting back in a big way. Brigitte Macron has filed a defamation suit in a French court, with full support from her husband, President Emmanuel Macron. Why? Because Candace Owens has spent the past year spreading offensive conspiracy theories about Brigitte. Owens claims that Brigitte is secretly a man living under an alias, and that President Macron is under the control of the CIA and "Western globalist puppeteers."
Owens has even branded this circus of lies "Operation Joan of Arc" on her show and social media. This is more than defamation; it's a deliberate attempt to destroy someone's reputation. And the Macrons are rightly saying, enough is enough.
🔴 SEGMENT 2 – WHO IS CANDACE OWENS, REALLY?
If you think this is Candace Owens' first encounter with conspiracy theories, think again. This is someone who has built a platform by amplifying the worst, most dangerous rhetoric on the internet:
She defended Adolf Hitler, claiming his actions would have been “fine” if he stayed in Germany (yes, you read that correctly).
She called COVID-19 a "fake pandemic" and encouraged people to ignore public health guidelines.
She belittled George Floyd’s death, implying he died of drugs rather than from a police officer’s knee.
She spread false claims about vaccines being part of a depopulation scheme.
She sensationalized the Nashville mass shooting by calling it "trans terrorism" without evidence.
And now, she's claiming that the First Lady of France is part of a deep-state psy-op? This isn’t political commentary—this is pure conspiracy nonsense.
🔴 SEGMENT 3 – LAWSUITS WORK: HOLDING RIGHT-WING GRIFTERS ACCOUNTABLE
That’s why this lawsuit matters. For too long, people like Candace Owens have been able to spread lies without consequences. But now, that’s starting to change.
Fox News had to pay $787 million to Dominion Voting Systems after falsely claiming their machines rigged the 2020 election.
Dinesh D’Souza’s movie "2000 Mules," filled with baseless claims, is facing defamation threats from people featured in it.
Rudy Giuliani was found liable for defamation after accusing two Georgia election workers of election fraud.
The most famous case? Alex Jones, who was forced to pay $1.5 billion to the families of the Sandy Hook victims after calling the massacre a hoax.
Candace Owens should take note—her time may be up next.
🔴 SEGMENT 4 – THIS ISN’T FREE SPEECH. IT’S FASCISM IN DRAG.
Let’s be clear: This isn’t a free speech issue. Spreading lies that ruin lives is not the same as having an opinion. You can’t scream “fire!” in a crowded theater, and you shouldn’t be allowed to destroy reputations with falsehoods.
Candace Owens isn't practicing journalism—she’s inciting hate. She pretends to defend liberty, but she’s using her platform to spread lies and harm real people.
The right-wing playbook has always been about avoiding consequences. But now? That strategy is starting to fall apart.
🔴 SEGMENT 5 – WHERE WE GO FROM HERE
The Macron lawsuit is a pivotal moment in the fight against disinformation. It's about drawing a clear line:
Between facts and lies
Between free speech and defamation
Between holding power accountable and fabricating stories for profit
We need more of this.
When Tucker Carlson spreads lies, sue him.
When Steve Bannon accuses people of heinous crimes without evidence, sue him.
When anyone weaponizes lies to destroy lives, they should be held accountable.
Because without accountability, we lose the truth. And without truth, democracy is at risk.
🔥 OUTRO
Hats off to Brigitte and Emmanuel Macron for standing up for themselves—and for everyone smeared by today’s disinformation machine. Let’s hope this lawsuit sets a precedent.
Thanks for watching The Josh Lafazan Show. Be sure to like, subscribe, and leave a comment. Do you think more lawsuits are the answer to disinformation? Should U.S. politicians take a page from the Macrons' playbook? Let us know.
Until next time—stand up, speak out, and fight back with truth.
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