Trump's blunt attack on former allies exposes splintered MAGA coalition
His criticism of four conservative commentators who have spoken out against the Iran war highlights the tension in his base.
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Notable Quotes
"They're not MAGA, they're losers."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"I still loved the president but I feel 'sorry for him'."
— Tucker Carlson , Celebrity
"It may be time to put Grandpa up in a home."
— Candace Owens , Influencer
"President Trump has gone mad as he wages war against Iran, a broken campaign promise."
— Marjorie Taylor Greene , Politician
"They're not MAGA, they're losers."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"I still loved the president but I feel 'sorry for him'."
— Tucker Carlson , Celebrity
"It may be time to put Grandpa up in a home."
— Candace Owens , Influencer
"President Trump has gone mad as he wages war against Iran, a broken campaign promise."
— Marjorie Taylor Greene , Politician
"We don’t need any help, actually."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"This is not our war; we have not started it."
— Boris Pistorius , Politician
"We will never take part in operations to open or free the Strait of Hormuz in the current context."
— Emmanuel Macron , Politician
"The repercussions of providing little assistance to keep the Strait of Hormuz functioning are going to be wide and deep for Europe and America."
— Lindsey Graham , Politician
"I had never heard him so angry in my life."
— Lindsey Graham , Politician
"Trump’s bullying and tendency to negotiate by megaphone don’t go down well with European allies."
— Peter Westmacott , Academic
"His language was part of his 'tough negotiating style' and that the world should 'take his word very seriously.'"
— Karoline Leavitt , Politician
"Getting a blessing from Donald Trump is now a mixed blessing."
— Charles Kupchan , Academic
"Building some sort of international coalition around national chauvinism is very difficult."
— Daniel Baer , Academic
"the question is whether (Trump) has started a war or a peace."
— Viktor Orbán , Politician
"The President has lost his mind."
— Tim Walz , Politician
"25TH AMENDMENT!!! Not a single bomb has dropped on America. We cannot kill an entire civilization. This is evil and madness."
— Marjorie Taylor Greene , Politician
"The 25th amendment needs to be invoked. He is a genocidal lunatic. Our Congress and military need to intervene. We are beyond madness."
— Candace Owens , Influencer
"Trump literally sounds like an unhinged super villain from a Marvel comic movie."
— Alex Jones , Celebrity
"I haven't heard that."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"a threat of genocide that merits removal from office."
— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez , Politician
"Trump's threats are sickeningly evil."
— Ilhan Omar , Politician
Key People
A former State Department official and currently an author.
A Democratic Representative known for her progressive policies.
A presenter known for hosting the BBC's One Show since 2010.
Benjamin Netanyahu is the prime minister of Israel.
Boris Pistorius is the German Defense Minister.
Candace Owens is a conservative commentator and political activist known for her pro-Trump views.
Professor of international relations at Georgetown University.
Former ambassador and State Department official.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Emmanuel Macron is the President of France.
The 41st President of the United States.
Giorgia Meloni is the Premier of Italy.
Ilhan Omar is a U.S. Representative for Minnesota's 5th congressional district.
JD Vance is a United States Senator from Ohio and a prominent figure in conservative politics.
Karoline Leavitt is the White House press secretary.
Senator from South Carolina and chair of the Senate Budget Committee.
Marine Le Pen is the leader of the National Rally party.
Former Congresswoman from Georgia who supported Mark Lynch's campaign.
Megyn Kelly is a journalist, attorney, and television host known for her work in conservative media.
Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland.
A former British ambassador to the U.S.
The president of Russia, involved in the Ukraine conflict.
Tim Walz is the Governor of Minnesota.
Tucker Carlson is a political commentator and former host of a primetime news show.
Viktor Orbán is the Prime Minister of Hungary, noted for his controversial political policies and influence in Central Europe.
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His criticism of four conservative commentators who have spoken out against the Iran war highlights the tension in his base.
President Trump criticized four conservative commentators who opposed the Iran war, highlighting divisions within his base.
After seeking international support, President Trump reversed course, stating the U.S. can defend the Strait of Hormuz alone.
Tim Walz's viral tweet criticizing President Trump's mental fitness amid Iran threats highlights growing bipartisan concern.
President Trump's sudden shift on Iran reveals the constraints of his negotiation tactics and the risks involved.
President Trump's Iran conflict strains relationships with European nationalists who were once considered MAGA allies.
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