Trump Attacks Tucker Carlson, Alex Jones, Megyn Kelly Amid Iran War
Rolling Stone • • nation
Key Points:
- President Donald Trump harshly criticized right-wing commentators Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, Candace Owens, and Alex Jones on Truth Social, labeling them as “NUT JOBS” and “Third Rate” podcasters exploiting MAGA for publicity amid their opposition to his war in Iran.
- The war with Iran has intensified criticism of Trump, including from some of his former supporters who have called for his removal from office under the 25th Amendment, citing his recent genocidal threats against Iran.
- Prominent conservatives like Owens, Jones, and Marjorie Taylor Greene have openly called for invoking the 25th Amendment, describing Trump as a “genocidal lunatic” and condemning the war as “evil and madness.”
- Critics such as Carlson and Kelly have condemned the war as a folly and criticized the administration’s alignment with Israel in pushing the conflict, with Carlson calling for Israel to be financially and militarily self-reliant.
- Trump responded with personal attacks on these commentators, dismissing their credibility and asserting that his priority is now doing what is right for the country, despite growing dissent within his political base.
