Trump Unleashes Fury on Former MAGA Supporters Over Iran Policy Disagreement
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has launched a blistering verbal assault against several prominent right-wing media personalities who previously supported his political movement but have recently voiced strong opposition to American military engagement in Iran. The explosive comments were made on Thursday, April 9, through Trump's social media platform, Truth Social, where he vigorously defended U.S. involvement in Middle Eastern conflicts while targeting influential commentators by name.
Intelligence Insults and MAGA Loyalty Questioned
In his lengthy post, Trump specifically called out podcasters Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, Candace Owens, and Alex Jones for their critical stance on the Iran war. The former president declared, "They're not 'MAGA.'" He went further to question their intellectual capabilities, stating they have "low IQs" and labeling them as "stupid people."
Trump elaborated on his criticism, writing: "I know why Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, Candace Owens, and Alex Jones have all been fighting me for years, especially by the fact that they think it is wonderful for Iran, the Number One State Sponsor of Terror, to have a Nuclear Weapon -- Because they have one thing in common, Low IQs." He added emphatically, "They’re stupid people, they know it, their families know it, and everyone else knows it, too!"
Dismissing Influence and Referencing Past Controversies
Beyond the personal insults, Trump referenced past controversies involving each commentator and dismissed their current influence. He suggested they were seeking attention through podcasts and online platforms after losing prominence in traditional media outlets.
"Look at their past, look at their record. They don’t have what it takes, and they never did!" Trump asserted. "They’ve all been thrown off Television, lost their Shows, and aren’t even invited on TV because nobody cares about them, they’re NUT JOBS, TROUBLEMAKERS, and will say anything necessary for some 'free' and cheap publicity."
The former president continued his critique, noting: "Now they think they get some 'clicks' because they have Third Rate Podcasts, but nobody’s talking about them, and their views are the opposite of MAGA – Or I wouldn’t have won the Presidential Election in a LANDSLIDE." According to the New York Times, Trump won the 2024 U.S. presidential election over Kamala Harris by 1.5 percentage points, marking the smallest margin of victory since the year 2000.
Individual Insults and Personal Attacks
Trump didn't stop at collective criticism, launching individual attacks against each of the four media figures:
- He called Tucker Carlson a "Hand Flailing Fool" who "couldn’t even finish College, he was a broken man when he got fired from Fox, and he’s never been the same — Perhaps he should see a good psychiatrist!"
- Regarding Megyn Kelly, Trump recalled that the former Fox News host "nastily asked me the now famous, 'Only Rosie O’Donnell,' question."
- Trump described Candace Owens as "'Crazy' Candace Owens" who accused "the Highly Respected First Lady of France of being a man, when she is not, and will hopefully win lots of money in the ongoing lawsuit." He added, "Actually, to me, the First Lady of France is a far more beautiful woman than Candace, in fact, it’s not even close!"
- Finally, he accused "Bankrupt Alex Jones" of saying "some of the dumbest things, and lost his entire fortune, as he should have, for his horrendous attack on the families of the Sandy Hook shooting victims, ridiculously claiming it was a hoax."
Trump concluded this section by fuming, "These so-called 'pundits' are LOSERS, and they always will be!"
Defining MAGA and Final Condemnation
In his closing remarks, Trump sought to define what the MAGA movement represents while further distancing himself from the criticized commentators. "They’re not 'MAGA,' they’re losers, just trying to latch on to MAGA," he wrote. "As President, I could get them on my side anytime I want to, but when they call, I don’t return their calls because I’m too busy on World and Country Affairs."
Trump added, "MAGA is about WINNING and STRENGTH in not allowing Iran to have Nuclear Weapons. MAGA is about MAKING AMERICA GREAT AGAIN, and these people have no idea how to do that, BUT I DO, because THE UNITED STATES IS NOW THE 'HOTTEST' COUNTRY ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD!"
Background of the Conflict
Trump's explosive comments come amid increasing public criticism from these former allies regarding his administration's Middle East policies. Tucker Carlson and Megyn Kelly have recently launched direct attacks against Trump over U.S. involvement in the region, while Alex Jones has called for Trump's Cabinet to invoke the 25th Amendment to remove him from office. Candace Owens has referred to Trump as a "Mad King" and urged Congressional action against him.
Specific incidents that likely triggered Trump's response include Carlson calling Trump's Easter Sunday threat to Iran "vile on every level" on his April 6 podcast, and Kelly expressing frustration on her April 7 podcast, stating: "I don't know about you, but I am sick of this s***! I'm just -- I'm sick of it. Can't he just behave like a normal human? I mean, honestly, like the president -- '3D chess' -- just shut up."
The public feud represents a significant fracture within conservative media circles and highlights deepening divisions over foreign policy approaches toward Iran within Trump's political base.
