The world of crisis PR has always had its own set of rules. And let’s face it – those rules aren’t always about truth. If there’s one thing we know about navigating the stormy seas of public relations, it’s that things often get murky. Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds seem to have taken this to a whole new level, bringing in a former CIA deputy chief of staff, Nick Shapiro, to handle the PR for Lively’s legal dispute with Justin Baldoni.
What’s the deal? Well, let’s just say the waters are getting even murkier, and Candace Owens is not holding back her feelings on this high-powered PR move – and she’s not impressed. She has some strong words for this latest development, particularly about Nick Shapiro’s morally questionable track record.
Candace Owens: Blake Lively-Ryan Reynolds hire former CIA officer to ‘gaslight’ the public
To Candace Owens, the hiring of a former CIA officer as a PR expert is more than just a strategic move—it’s a blatant attempt to manipulate and gaslight the public (via YouTube). She argues that much like the CIA’s past involvement in media manipulation during events like Operation Mockingbird, Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds are now leaning on Shapiro’s expertise to mold their public narrative, regardless of the truth.
Shapiro, a figure who once navigated the treacherous waters of national security and media influence, seems like an unusual choice for a celebrity facing a sexual harassment lawsuit. His background in the CIA speaks volumes about his ability to control narratives. For Owens, this choice feels like a dangerous precedent—a “deep government ties” from a man who has honed the craft of public manipulation.
According to Owens, hiring someone with Shapiro’s credentials isn’t just about handling a legal battle; it’s about shaping the way the public perceives the entire situation. His history of controlling public information gives him a unique edge.
All right so everything in the world is just ridiculous. I mean I’m no longer believing the things I’m saying.
Owens is no stranger to taking on the media and its questionable alliances. In this case, she draws attention to the manipulation of narratives that have taken place in the past—most notably through the CIA’s Operation Mockingbird. She firmly believes that by employing Shapiro, Lively, and Reynolds are leaning into a legacy of media manipulation that dates back decades.
I feel like I am now lying to the public when I cover these things because we’re just reaching levels of absurdity that are offending my sensibilities.
Shapiro has a history of influencing public perception through covert means, something Owens calls out as “gaslighting”.
Candace Owens slams Blake Lively & Ryan Reynolds for hiring ‘immoral’ Nick Shapiro
Candace Owens is not just worried about the alleged harassment case; her concern lies with the broader implications of using such a figure to control the conversation. As she rightly points out,
He’ll straight up lie to protect his clients.
Owens takes particular issue with the attitude she perceives in Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds, criticizing what she views as a sense of invincibility that comes with their wealth and connections. By hiring someone like Nick Shapiro, they are outsourcing not just their crisis management but their moral responsibility as well.
They’re just going to hire people who are more immoral than them to handle it, to just make it go away.
Owens added:
It tells us what we should know about his character, which is essentially that he has no morals. And so, this is a terrible look for Blake and Ryan Reynolds, but these two seem to be very intent on making every wrong move, in my opinion.
This comment captures the core of her argument—Lively and Reynolds seem to believe that their wealth can shield them from the consequences of their actions, with Shapiro as their tool to make the public’s concerns vanish.
To Owens, this speaks volumes about the sense of entitlement that comes with fame. Celebrities like Lively and Reynolds, in her view, seem convinced they are “too rich and too connected to have to face any responsibility for their lives.”
As for Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds? Well, they’ve decided to protect their image, even if it involves bringing in someone with a controversial background. Whether they emerge from this situation without significant consequences remains to be seen.
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