'Protect their elitist buddies': Internet agrees as Candace Owens calls Diddy the 'fall guy' amid raids

Trigger Warning: This article mentions sexual assault and sex trafficking which may trigger some readers. Discretion is advised.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Rap mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs found himself at the center of a swirling conspiracy theory firestorm after federal agents dramatically raided his opulent homes in Los Angeles and Miami.

As news emerged of the multi-million dollar residences being swarmed by Homeland Security Investigations personnel, conservative firebrand Candace Owens ignited social media with an incendiary claim - that Diddy is being used as a "fall guy" to cover up wrongdoing by powerful elites.

Owens' allegations opened the floodgates for rampant speculation and accusations of government corruption from her fervent supporters.

Candace Owens posts inflammatory theory on social media as Diddy's homes raided

Owens took to X (formerly Twitter) on March 26 as news broke that Diddy's homes in Los Angeles and Miami were raided by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) agents.

"The Feds are currently raiding Diddy's house. They already knew what he was up to but he is going to be the fall guy so that they can protect the people at the top of the ring," Owens wrote in her provocative post. "They are raiding his home to hide evidence not to find it. That's how this works."

Her inflammatory theory that Diddy is being scapegoated to conceal a larger conspiracy rapidly gained traction online. Owens' legions of supporters flocked to validate her claims, citing past high-profile cases like Jeffrey Epstein as evidence of alleged governmental corruption.

One X user remarked, "I think they're raiding to cover it up, much like Epstein." Another user cynically noted, "Just like they 'lost' the Epstein hard drive when they raided his house."

Reflecting a broader sentiment of distrust, a third user commented, "Our government is just dirty," while another speculated, "Only reason they are raiding it now is to protect their elitist buddies who are involved."

Drawing parallels to previous high-profile cases, a fifth user remarked, "You don’t see homeland security raiding those on the Epstein list though do you? This is great… but… we know the untouchables will never be touched."

Conspiracy theories abound, with one user suggesting, "They didn't want Pdiddy to let the cat out of the bag by showing evidence so now the Feds have the evidence and it will be put away in a box someplace."

Comparisons to other scandals emerged, with a user likening the situation to the Harvey Weinstein story, stating, "Like the Harvey Weinstein story, they knew about it for years, only when it became too public did they actually do something."

Echoing the sentiment of disillusionment, another user remarked, "Correct. The useful idiot is no longer useful."

Homeland Security's raids on Diddy's multi-million dollar properties made for a dramatic scene

The raids on Diddy's multi-million dollar properties made for a dramatic scene as HSI agents descended in force. In the affluent Holmby Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles, a police perimeter was established as at least two individuals were handcuffed on the premises.

Helicopters circled overhead while armed federal officials broke into the lavish estate. Agents in tactical vests swarmed the backyard area near the swimming pool as K9 units assisted in gathering potential evidence into boxes and bags.

A similar operation played out simultaneously at Diddy's waterfront mansion in Miami, though the 54-year-old music mogul was not present at either residence, according to TMZ. His private jet was tracked to the Caribbean island of Antigua, though it was confirmed that he wasn't on board.

While the specific nature of the investigation remains unclear, HSI's broad jurisdictional powers allow it to tackle a range of potential criminal activities. These include sex trafficking, illegal movement of people and goods across borders, money laundering and other financial crimes.

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