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People Are Saying This Clip of Ben Carson's Wife Singing the National Anthem Is Proof He Can't Be Trusted

His comments about slaves as immigrants were disgusting, but are these Candy Carson jokes going too far?
  • After the problematic statements from Dr. Ben Carson conflating slavery with immigration, some are using an old clip of his wife to suggest he can't be trusted

    During Carson's 2016 presidential run, his wife, Lacena "Candy" Carson, sang "The Star Spangled Banner" before a rally.

  • Carson was originally criticized for saying 'There were other immigrants who came here in the bottom of slave ships'

  • The statements from the HUD director and his wife's support have inspired comparisons to two characters from 'Get Out'

  • However some jokes were aimed directly at Candy's voice

  • Do you think Candy Carson should be off limits or does her connection to Ben make her fair game?

    Let us know in the comment section. 

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