President Donald Trump turned his fire inward Wednesday, launching a blistering attack on some of the most recognizable voices in conservative media as tensions rise over his Iran strategy.
The outburst came in a lengthy Truth Social post where Trump targeted figures who once backed him but are now criticizing his handling of the conflict.
Trump’s comments follow backlash from commentators over the administration’s launch of Operation Epic Fury, which has sparked division among his usual base of media allies.
In the post, Trump singled out Tucker Carlson, Candace Owens, Megyn Kelly, and Alex Jones, accusing them of undermining his agenda.
“I know why Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, Candace Owens, and Alex Jones have all been fighting me for years,” Trump wrote, before escalating the attack.
He claimed the group supported Iran obtaining nuclear weapons and blasted them as “Low IQs” and “stupid people.”
“They’re stupid people, they know it, their families know it, and everyone else knows it, too!” Trump added.
The president did not stop there, shifting from political criticism to personal attacks as he went down the list of former allies.
Trump took direct aim at Owens, referencing her past claims about France’s First Lady Brigitte Macron.
“‘Crazy’ Candace Owens, who accuses the Highly Respected First Lady of France of being a man, when she is not,” Trump wrote.
He went further, adding that Macron is “a far more beautiful woman than Candace,” intensifying the personal nature of the remarks.
The president also revisited Alex Jones’ long-running legal battles tied to his claims about the Sandy Hook shooting, per the Daily Mail.
“Bankrupt Alex Jones…lost his entire fortune, as he should have,” Trump wrote, referencing the massive defamation judgments against Jones.
Trump called Jones’ statements about Sandy Hook “horrendous” and “ridiculous,” distancing himself sharply from the controversial figure.
Carlson was another major target, with Trump claiming the former Fox News host has declined since his departure from the network.
“He’s never been the same,” Trump wrote, suggesting Carlson should “see a good psychiatrist.”
The president also falsely claimed Carlson never graduated from college, adding another layer to the criticism.
The remarks signal a growing fracture between Trump and influential conservative voices who have questioned his Iran policy.
With figures like Carlson and Owens commanding massive online audiences, the split could have ripple effects across Trump’s political base.
Despite the backlash, Trump made clear he has no intention of backing down, doubling down on both his Iran strategy and his criticism of those opposing it.
