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Trump Blasts Former Allies Over Iran War Criticism

PUBLISHED Apr 9, 2026, 11:32 PM ET

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Trump Blasts Former Allies Over Iran War Criticism

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Washington — On April 9–10, US President Donald Trump used Truth Social to sharply attack several conservative commentators, naming Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, Candace Owens and Alex Jones, after they publicly criticized US operations related to Iran, calling them 'nut jobs' and accusing them of seeking publicity. The posts intensified a public split within Trump’s support base this week, reviving past feuds and drawing media attention to potential political consequences; outlets reported critics accused Trump of abandoning anti-war promises and suggested the rift could affect Republican cohesion ahead of November midterm elections.

By Lauren Mitchell | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

2016 — Megyn Kelly questioned Trump during the 2016 campaign, a feud referenced by Trump.
2024 — Donald J. Trump won the presidency, defeating Kamala Harris.
March 2026 (reported as 'last month') — Media reported US–Israel strikes against Tehran.
April 9–10, 2026 — Trump posted on Truth Social attacking Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, Candace Owens and Alex Jones.
April 10–12, 2026 — News outlets reported the public dispute and noted potential political implications ahead of November midterms.

News Intelligence

This public feud could affect the unity of the Republican party. If you're a voter, this might influence candidate choices in the November midterms. Keep an eye on how this unfolds.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 5
Right Leaning:: 0
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 5

Who Benefited

The U.S. administration and hawkish policymakers may consolidate support among voters and allies endorsing the Iran operations, strengthening domestic backing for the current military posture.

Who Impacted

Named conservative media figures experienced public rebukes that risk fragmenting their audiences and deepening rifts within Trump’s supporter base, potentially reducing unified media influence.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 5
Right Leaning:: 0
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 5
Distribution:: Left 0%, Center 100%, Right 0%

Who Benefited

The U.S. administration and hawkish policymakers may consolidate support among voters and allies endorsing the Iran operations, strengthening domestic backing for the current military posture.

Who Impacted

Named conservative media figures experienced public rebukes that risk fragmenting their audiences and deepening rifts within Trump’s supporter base, potentially reducing unified media influence.