Trump Lashes Out at ‘NUT JOB’ Conservative Commentators

President Trump on Thursday launched a sharp public criticism of several conservative media figures who have recently opposed his stance on the conflict with Iran.

In a lengthy message posted on Truth Social, the president directed harsh remarks at commentators Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, Candace Owens, and Alex Jones. Trump accused the group of having “low IQs” and criticized them for opposing his position on Iran, which he described as the world’s leading sponsor of terrorism. He suggested their criticism stemmed from what he called poor judgment about Iran potentially obtaining nuclear weapons.

Trump argued that the commentators had lost influence and were no longer prominent in television media. He wrote that they had been removed from television roles and were now seeking attention through controversy and publicity.

The president singled out Carlson, saying the former Fox News host had struggled since leaving the network. Trump claimed Carlson had never recovered from being fired and mocked his background, including noting that Carlson did not finish college.

Trump also revisited his past dispute with Megyn Kelly, referencing their clash during a 2015 Republican presidential debate when she asked him tough questions. He then criticized Candace Owens over her promotion of an online conspiracy theory involving Brigitte Macron, the First Lady of France. Trump rejected the claim and said Macron is widely respected, adding that Owens’ comments could expose her to legal trouble.

Alex Jones was also targeted in Trump’s post. The president pointed to Jones’ financial troubles and legal battles connected to his statements about the Sandy Hook school shooting. Trump criticized Jones for previously claiming the massacre was a hoax and for attacking the families of the victims.

Trump concluded by describing the four commentators as unsuccessful figures who continue to attack him publicly. He also said that although they once supported him, he now ignores their attempts to reach him because he is focused on national and international issues.

The dispute comes as several of the commentators—who have supported Trump in the past and, in the cases of Carlson and Kelly, campaigned for him during the 2024 election—have recently criticized his handling of the conflict with Iran.

On her podcast Wednesday, Kelly voiced frustration with Trump’s rhetoric about the war. She said she was tired of the tone of his public statements and criticized a remark in which Trump warned that “a whole civilization will die tonight.” Kelly argued that such language is inappropriate when referring to potential civilian casualties.

Kelly also expanded on her criticism during an interview with Piers Morgan. In that conversation, she argued that Trump had been too willing to accept the claims of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and suggested the president had allowed himself to be drawn into a dangerous conflict.