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SHOWDOWN: Trump BLASTS Tucker, Megyn Kelly, Candace Owens Over Iran War Criticism

Gary FranchiApril 9, 2026197 views
SHOWDOWN: Trump BLASTS Tucker, Megyn Kelly, Candace Owens Over Iran War Criticism
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President Donald Trump delivered a scorched-earth takedown of four prominent conservative commentators Thursday night, unleashing his fury on Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, Candace Owens, and Alex Jones for their criticism of his Iran military operations.

The 47th President took to Truth Social with a lengthy post targeting the media personalities who have questioned his war strategy since military action began February 28th. Each figure has voiced opposition or skepticism about the Iran conflict in recent days, apparently pushing Trump to his breaking point.

"I know why Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, Candace Owens, and Alex Jones have been attacking my Iran policy," Trump wrote in the fiery post, according to reports from the Washington Examiner.

Patriots Divided Over Military Action

The public feud highlights a rare split within the America First movement, as traditionally pro-Trump voices find themselves at odds with the President's foreign policy decisions. This isn't the first time Trump has gone to war with media allies who step out of line – remember his battles with Fox News during his first term?

What makes this situation particularly explosive is that these aren't your typical Never-Trump Republicans or establishment RINOs. These are commentators who built their brands supporting Trump's anti-war, America First agenda. Their criticism clearly struck a nerve with the Commander-in-Chief.

"This is what happens when you question Trump's judgment – even his allies aren't safe from the truth-telling," one conservative insider told reporters.

The Iran conflict has created an uncomfortable position for many in the MAGA movement who supported Trump's previous criticism of endless wars in the Middle East. Now they're watching their champion engage in exactly the kind of foreign intervention they've spent years opposing.

Will this rift heal, or are we witnessing a permanent fracture in the conservative media landscape? One thing's certain: Trump isn't backing down from anyone – not even his former allies.

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Gary Franchi

Award-winning journalist covering breaking news, politics & culture for Next News Network.

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ConservativeFirstVerifiedApr 10, 2026
Wait, what exactly did Candace say about Iran? I thought she was usually pretty solid on foreign policy issues.
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NewsJunkie2024VerifiedApr 10, 2026
She's been pushing isolationist talking points lately. Really disappointing tbh.
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PatriotMom47VerifiedApr 10, 2026
Finally! Someone calling out these so-called conservatives who turn on Trump the moment things get tough. Tucker and the rest need to remember who actually delivered on promises.
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ReaganRepublicanVerifiedApr 10, 2026
Exactly right. Fair weather friends are worse than honest enemies.
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VeteranVoice82VerifiedApr 10, 2026
As someone who served in the Middle East, I can tell you that showing weakness to Iran only emboldens them further. These talking heads don't understand real geopolitics from their comfortable studios.
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TruthTeller99VerifiedApr 11, 2026
This is why I don't trust ANY media anymore, even the conservative ones. They all have their own agendas when push comes to shove.
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AmericaFirst1776VerifiedApr 11, 2026
Trump knows Iran better than any of these media personalities ever will. He kept them in check for four years without starting any new wars!