Rich Lowry

The toxic trajectory of political commentator Candace Owens highlights the troubling drift of right-wing populism toward conspiratorial rhetoric and outright antisemitism. Rich breaks down how Owens’s radicalizing commentary, conspiratorial assertions, and rhetoric echo the divisive themes long associated with Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan. Unpacking how bad-faith conspiracy theories destroy intellectual credibility and harm conservative principles, Rich demonstrates why political movements must reject extremism and hold public figures accountable when they abandon reason for inflammatory provocations. Watch Rich’s full breakdown, leave your reaction below, and subscribe to National Review!