A high-profile debate proposal between political commentator Candace Owens and streamer Andrew Wilson has caught the attention of media figures, including Piers Morgan. The dispute began when Wilson offered $300,000 to debate Owens regarding Charlie Kirk. While Owens initially pushed to raise the stakes to $500,000, she recently agreed to the original $300,000 figure, proposing the debate take place in her personal studio with live fact-checking teams present.
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Candace Owens and Andrew Wilson negotiate debate terms on social media
On August 7, Candace Owens posted a screenshot showing direct messages between her and Andrew Wilson as she tried to finalize the event's logistics. English broadcaster Piers Morgan shared the update on social media, adding: “Can I debate the winner, please?”