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The Times of India
The Times of India
World
Barsha Dutta

"A fraud": Candace Owens takes sharp swipe at Donald Trump as surveillance debate divides MAGA base

A fresh rift has opened within conservative ranks, and this time it is playing out in public. Candace Owens has taken direct aim at Donald Trump, questioning his stance on surveillance powers and what it means for the movement he once defined. Her reaction did not sound measured or cautious. It felt sharp, immediate, and deeply personal, reflecting a growing unease among some of Trump’s most vocal supporters.

The argument is about FISA Section 702, which has to do with gathering foreign intelligence. Trump thinks it's about national security. Owens and other critics say it raises concerns about privacy and government overreach. The fight has gotten people worked up. It has made a lot of supporters choose between safety and principle, which is never an easy or comfortable choice.

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