Trump Attacks Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly Over Iran War Criticism
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- President Trump launched a harsh attack on conservative podcasters Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, Candace Owens, and Alex Jones, criticizing their opposition to the war in Iran and insulting their intelligence on Truth Social.
- Trump singled out Owens and Jones, who have recently called for his removal from office, labeling all four critics as having "Low IQs" in a 482-word post.
- The conflict escalated after Trump’s Easter Sunday post threatening severe consequences for Iran if it did not reopen the Strait of Hormuz, prompting condemnation from Carlson, who called the threats "evil."
- Carlson urged Trump administration officials to oppose the president’s stance on Iran, while Jones and Kelly also publicly criticized Trump’s aggressive rhetoric.
- The exchange highlights deep divisions within conservative media regarding Trump’s approach to the Iran conflict and his leadership style.
