Candace Owens Faces Visa Denials in NZ and Australia

Conservative commentator Candace Owens has been denied entry to both New Zealand and Australia due to her controversial remarks and previous ban from Australia. Immigration officials in New Zealand cited her exclusion from another country as the reason for rejecting her Entertainers Work Visa application, a decision now being challenged by the Free Speech Union. Owens, known for her provocative views and accusations of promoting antisemitism and conspiracy theories, had planned a speaking tour in both countries. Her remarks, including downplaying the Holocaust and controversial statements about Muslims, have been criticized for inciting discord. Laurie Cardoza-Moore of Proclaiming Justice to The Nations has called for churches to excommunicate Owens for her antisemitic rhetoric. Meanwhile, immigration ministers and Jewish groups in Australia have expressed strong opposition to her entry, citing national interest concerns.