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President Donald Trump on Thursday unleashed a blistering attack on several conservative media figures who were once among his most prominent supporters, accusing them of betraying the MAGA movement and deriding them as “nut jobs” and “losers.”
The clash intensified after Trump warned on Truth Social that “a whole civilization will die tonight” in Iran, comments that fueled calls from conservative voices for the 25th Amendment to be invoked to remove him from office.
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Why It Matters
Open dissent from figures aligned with the Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement signals possible fractures in Trump’s base as the Iran conflict and economic concerns, including gas prices, reshape Republican dynamics ahead of midterm elections.
What To Know
In a lengthy statement posted to Truth Social, Trump targeted Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, Candace Owens and Alex Jones, saying they oppose his position on preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons and questioning their influence and relevance.
Trump accused the group of seeking attention through podcasts and online platforms after losing television jobs, asserting that their views no longer reflect those of his political base. He said the commentators had been “thrown off television” and claimed they were being elevated by what he called “fake news” outlets despite lacking public support.
Trump also criticized each individually, mocking Carlson’s education, revisiting Kelly’s contentious 2015 debate question, attacking Owens over comments about the French first lady, and condemning Jones for past false claims about the Sandy Hook school shooting.
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Trump approval rating: What the polls show
Recent surveys have shown Trump facing record or near‑record lows within key demographics, including men and independent voters, potentially compounding headwinds for the White House amid public concern over the cost of living in the U.S. and relations with Iran.
Multiple trackers also show the president significantly underwater nationally on key issues like the economy, jobs, immigration and prices.
According to the New York Times aggregate of polls, Trump's approval rating is 40 percent versus a 56 percent disapproval rating.
What People Are Saying
Greene reacting to a Newsweek article on X on Wednesday: "It didn’t have to be this way!!! But going to war in Iran for Israel and things like driving cost of gas to $4/gallon nationally and the cost of beef higher per pound than minimum wage has consequences. Put America FIRST and do what you promised!!!"
Speaking on his podcast, The Alex Jones Show, on Tuesday, Jones said earlier this month: "When your ankles swell up three times the size they were before, that means heart failure. And he does look sick. And he does babble and it sounds like the brain's not doing too hot. So we just cut bait on Trump, and we just mobilize against the Democrats."
Owens reacting to Trump's post on X on Thursday: "It may be time to put Grandpa up in a home."
Update 4/9/26 6:22 p.m. ET: This article has been updated with additional information.
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