GoFundMe suspended a fundraiser by Candace Owens on Saturday created to help an Alabama bar following controversial comments made by its owner about George Floyd and protesters, according to multiple reports.
Owens, a conservative political activist, expressed her support and helped raise more than $200,000 for Birmingham’s Parkside Cafe. Its co-owner, Michael *****, had previously said Floyd was a “thug” and that protesters were “idiots” in a text message that was posted online, AL.com reported.
Owens, in a Facebook status, stated that she was helping the “already-struggling business” after *****’ comments led to a boycott.