President Trump unleashed a scathing attack on four prominent conservative media figures who helped propel him to power, branding them “losers” and “troublemakers” in a nearly 500-word Truth Social tirade that reveals a deepening fracture within the America First movement.
Story Snapshot
- Trump publicly attacked Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, Candace Owens, and Alex Jones on Truth Social, calling them “stupid people” with “low IQs” running “Third Rate Podcasts”
- The April post accuses former allies of opposing him over Iran policy, claiming they support Iranian nuclear weapons amid ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict
- Candace Owens fired back on social media, insisting “We NEVER changed, Trump did” and defending their America First credentials
- The public feud exposes growing divisions within conservative ranks over foreign policy and what constitutes authentic MAGA principles
Presidential Rant Targets Conservative Media Stars
President Donald Trump published a blistering Truth Social post on attacking four conservative media personalities who were instrumental in his political rise. The nearly 500-word message labeled Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, Candace Owens, and Alex Jones as “losers,” “NUT JOBS,” and “TROUBLEMAKERS” who chase “cheap publicity” through their podcasts. Trump claimed these figures have opposed him “for years” due to their alleged support for Iranian nuclear weapons, framing their criticism of his Iran war policies as a betrayal of national security interests during an active military conflict.
Harsh Personal Attacks Escalate Conflict
Trump’s post went beyond policy disagreements, deploying personal insults that stunned observers. He mocked Owens as “crazy” for claiming France’s First Lady is a man and suggested she is less attractive than the French leader’s wife. Alex Jones was dismissed as “bankrupt” over his Sandy Hook hoax defamation losses, while Carlson and Kelly were derided for losing their television platforms and retreating to what Trump characterized as irrelevant podcast ventures. The president asserted he could win them back anytime but claimed he doesn’t return their calls because he “only cares about doing right for our country.”
Former Allies Push Back Against Accusations
Candace Owens responded swiftly on social media, issuing a defiant statement that positioned herself and the other targeted conservatives as the true keepers of America First principles. “I fought alongside Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, Candace Owens, and Alex Jones to help get Trump elected. And now he goes off on a rambling rant attacking all of us in one post. We NEVER changed, Trump did. AMERICA FIRST!!!” she wrote, punctuating her message with an American flag emoji. Her response reframes the narrative as Trump abandoning core movement principles rather than the critics betraying him, a counter-argument that resonates with conservatives increasingly uncomfortable with current foreign policy decisions.
Fractured Movement Reflects Deeper Concerns
This public warfare within conservative ranks highlights a troubling reality that transcends traditional left-right politics: Americans across the political spectrum increasingly believe their leaders prioritize personal power over principled governance. Trump’s willingness to savage once-loyal allies over policy disagreements, combined with his dismissal of their platforms as publicity stunts, demonstrates the same elite disdain for dissent that frustrates everyday citizens. Whether one supports Trump’s Iran policy or sides with his critics, the spectacle of powerful figures trading insults while ordinary Americans struggle reveals a political class more invested in winning arguments than solving problems. The MAGA movement’s fracture over foreign intervention echoes broader frustrations with leaders who promise America First but deliver policies that feel disconnected from voters’ priorities of economic security and limited government.
Sources:
Trump Calls One-Time MAGA Allies ‘Losers’ – Political Wire
