On July 13, 2024, a chilling assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump occurred during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The assailant, Thomas Matthew Crooks, was swiftly neutralized by the Secret Service, but not before Trump was injured, one rally attendee was killed, and two others were critically injured.
Candace Owens, a prominent conservative commentator, has raised significant concerns about the security measures in place. Owens claimed, “The Secret Service knew for 26 minutes that this individual was in the realm.” She further suggested that the incident might involve deeper, more sinister elements within the government. “The deep state government was involved and they’ve been experimenting on people, brainwashing someone to commit the act of murder. What happened was in fact staged,” Owens asserted.
The FBI and Secret Service have launched a comprehensive investigation into the incident. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has also emphasized the need for a thorough review of security protocols to prevent future occurrences.
Owens’ outspoken nature is well-known in political circles. She has clarified that despite media narratives, she was never a Democrat, having grown up in a conservative household. Her criticisms extend beyond the recent incident, touching on broader social issues. Owens strongly opposes children’s use of social media, citing its harmful psychological effects.
She also challenges the Black community’s political loyalty to the Democratic Party, attributing it to emotional manipulation and historical narratives. Owens believes in the importance of traditional family structures and criticizes current cultural trends, advocating for a return to these values.
Owens’ statements have stirred significant controversy and discussion. “There’s never been a period in American history where the FBI and CIA were not corrupt agencies that were intentionally killing Americans,” she claimed, pointing to a history of governmental corruption.
The assassination attempt and the subsequent comments by Owens have reignited debates on security, political integrity, and social values in America. As investigations continue, the implications of these events and Owens’ provocative assertions are likely to influence the national discourse profoundly.