"It’s because you’re black" — Andrew Tate reacts to Candace Owens saying she can't believe Trump overlooked her for Ambassador to Israel
American political commentator Candace Owens recently took to X, formerly known as Twitter, and spoke about how she wasn't considered to be an Ambassador to Israel. In the tweet, dated November 13, 2024, Owens wrote:
"Can’t believe I was overlooked for Ambassador to Israel."
Shortly after Candace Owens made the remarks, Andrew Tate noticed it and he responded by tweeting:
"It’s because you’re black."
The tweets made it to social media after Donald Trump chose Mike Huckabee as the US Ambassador to Israel. On Tuesday, November 12, the President-elect announced his choice for this position. As reported by CNN, Trump said in a statement:
"Mike has been a great public servant, Governor, and Leader in Faith for many years. He loves Israel, and the people of Israel, and likewise, the people of Israel love him. Mike will work tirelessly to bring about Peace in the Middle East."
It is also worth noting that Huckabee's daughter, Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, was Donald Trump's press secretary during his first term as the US president.
Candace Owens took a dig at Australian politician Tony Burke weeks after her visa was denied by him
Amid the tweets that Candace Owens made on Wednesday, November 13, she took a dig at Australian politician Tony Burke, who is also the Minister for Home Affairs of Australia. In the tweet, Owens exclaimed that she might be considered to become an Ambassador to Australia.
In the follow-up tweet, Candace took to X and wrote:
"Likely because I will be appointed Ambassador to Australia. Jokes on you, Tony Burke."
According to The Australian, this remark by Owens was made weeks after Burke rejected her visa. The outlet reported that Owens was supposed to go to Australia for her speaking tour. Burke reportedly denied her a visa since according to him, her words had the "capacity to incite discord."
Senior minister Tony Burke spoke about the issue as well. In a statement, he said:
"From downplaying the impact of the Holocaust with comments about (notorious Nazi doctor Josef) Mengele through to claims that Muslims started slavery, Candace Owens has the capacity to incite discord in almost every direction."
Burke even claimed that Australia's best interests would be if Owens wasn't in the country. By the end of October, Candace Owens reportedly sent emails to those who requested tickets to hear her speak, where she revealed filing an appeal.
The email further mentioned that in case the federal judge dismissed the appeal and the event had to be canceled, the notifications would be sent to the ticket holders and refunds would automatically be processed.
Even before her visa got rejected, Candace targeted the Australian policies and even described the country as having a "totalitarian regime." Meanwhile, Tony Burke has not responded to Owens filing an appeal in the court.
Candace Owens is a right-leaning political commentator, who has previously been criticized for making antisemitic remarks. She also made headlines when she opposed COVID-19 vaccines and lockdowns.
