Candace Owens shocked conservatives by slamming President Trump’s attack on Harvard University. The fiery commentator, usually a Trump loyalist, blasted his administration for threatening free speech on college campuses. This unexpected criticism has Trump supporters divided.
Owens called Trump’s moves “messy” and “obvious” during her podcast. She accused him of pretending to fight “woke” DEI policies while crushing free speech rights. The conservative star said she never imagined siding with Harvard over Trump, calling it a sad moment for America.
At the heart of Owens’ anger is Trump’s threat to strip $2 billion from Harvard unless they dump DEI programs and screen foreign students. She warned this sets dangerous precedent — if government can bully Harvard today, they’ll come for everyday Americans tomorrow. Owens stressed that free speech protections matter most, even for liberal colleges.
Trump claims he’s fighting antisemitism on campuses. But Owens sees it as federal overreach disguised as patriotism. She said true conservatives should oppose government strong-arming private institutions. “Our children will pay the price long after Trump leaves office,” Owens declared.
The media personality warned that suppressing “wrongthink” on campuses won’t stop there. “They’ll come for Tucker Carlson next. Then me. Then YOU,” Owens told her audience. She argued once government starts censoring speech, no conservative is safe.
Strangely, Owens now agrees with Harvard-educated Democrats who oppose Trump’s heavy-handed approach. Both sides say threatening funding crosses constitutional lines. This unholy alliance shows how far Trump has strayed from small-government principles.
Owens isn’t backing down, urging fans to “root for Harvard” against Trump’s bureaucracy. She says defending the First Amendment matters more than short-term political wins. Real patriots, she argues, fight tyranny — even when it comes from their own team.
This rift exposes growing tension between Trump loyalists and constitutional conservatives. Owens’ defiance proves some principles still matter more than blind allegiance. Her stand could inspire other conservatives to demand Trump respect free speech — or lose their support.
