Conservative Figures Push Back After Trump Criticizes Them Over Iran War Opposition

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:25:00 +0200

On April 9, 2026, former President Donald Trump targeted several right-wing personalities in a lengthy Truth Social post, including Marjorie Taylor Greene, Candace Owens, Alex Jones, Tucker Carlson, and Megyn Kelly. Trump accused them of opposing his administration’s military actions against Iran and claimed they favored Iran obtaining nuclear weapons, calling them 'low IQs.' His remarks followed criticism from conservative allies who said he broke his 2016 campaign promise not to start new foreign wars.

Marjorie Taylor Greene quickly responded on X, asserting that Trump, not his supporters, has changed, describing his post as a 'rambling rant' and condemning his decision to go to war with Iran. Candace Owens answered with a brief but cutting comment, implying Trump’s mental decline by calling him 'Grandpa.' Alex Jones delivered a more reflective response through a video, expressing sadness about what he perceives as Trump’s transformation into someone who has lost direction. Jones bl