Candace Owens, a public figure known for her conservative commentary, has sparked controversy with her statement about being terrified at the sight of a woman piloting an airplane, as reported by the Daily Wire. Her comments have been linked to a broader debate on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, particularly in relation to the airline industry. The United CEO's aim to fulfill DEI quotas, specifically to increase the number of women and black pilots, was mentioned in connection with Owens' remarks. The debate has raised questions about whether Owens' stance is sexist or merely a critique of DEI policies.
And Candace Owens wasn't trying to be sexist in her comment, as if women aren't as capable as men at flying planes. All she meant was because the airlines are pushing DEI quotas, there's a better chance a woman flying your plane got there because of a quota, not because she was… https://t.co/B6X3m0fZeX
While I'd be terrified if I saw Candace Owens in the seat next to me. https://t.co/W3HQiubGDC
🇺🇸IS CANDACE OWENS SEXIST? Or Just Against Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)? "I would be terrified if I got onto a plane and saw a woman flying a plane. And we have the United CEO saying he wants to fulfill a (DEI) quota. He just wants there to be more women and black… https://t.co/nJ8NIWNq7q
🇺🇸IS CANDACE OWENS SEXIST? OR Just Against Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)? "I would be terrified if I got onto a plane and saw a woman flying a plane. And we have the United CEO saying he wants to fulfill a (DEI) quota. He just wants there to be more women and black… https://t.co/rNz26YYoo6
🇺🇸IS CANDACE OWENS SEXIST? OR JUST AGAINST Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)? "I would be terrified if I got onto a plane and saw a woman flying a plane. And we have the United CEO saying he wants to fulfill a (DEI) quota. He just wants there to be more women and black… https://t.co/bt399gVseY
🇺🇸IS CANDACE OWENS SEXIST? OR JUST AGAINST DIE? "I would be terrified if I got onto a plane and saw a woman flying a plane. And we have the United CEO saying he wants to fulfill a (DEI) quota. He just wants there to be more women and black people." Source: Daily Wire https://t.co/JN9xrNbNsC
Candace Owens no filter: “I would be terrified if I got onto a plane and I saw a woman flying the plane.” https://t.co/O3loeUp22M
Candace Owens: “I would be terrified if I got onto a plane and I saw a woman flying the plane.” https://t.co/wY9YBoNA5P
Former FAA Safety Team Representative Kyle Bailey joining me on the whole diversity pilot "controversy." Are safety outcomes being imperiled by companies like United that are forcing DEI racial and gender quotas on pilots? https://t.co/lO6SL1Xtkj https://t.co/7oDoLoJ3PE