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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Conservative commentator Candace Owens has launched a scathing critique of former President Donald Trump, accusing him of betraying his anti-interventionist roots amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran.
Once one of Trump’s most vocal defenders, Owens now claims his latest statements on military action in the Middle East reveal hypocrisy and confusion. On her latest podcast episode, which quickly gained traction online, Owens accused Trump of misleading his supporters and flip-flopping on U.S. involvement overseas.
“First he says we had no hand in it. Then suddenly he’s celebrating control of Iranian airspace? Which is it?” Owens questioned. “Do they think we can’t connect the dots?” Her anger was aimed not just at Trump, but also at conservative influencers defending him uncritically.
The backlash stems from a post Trump made on his social media platform, where he declared that the U.S. now holds “complete and total control” over Iranian skies—just days after denying involvement in the strike.
Owens, who has steadily distanced herself from Trump over the past year, warned that these inconsistencies are dangerous, and said they betray the core values that made Trump’s 2016 campaign resonate with millions: avoiding endless foreign entanglements.
In an unexpected jab, she also called out pro-Trump voices like Laura Loomer, accusing them of shutting down any dissent. “We were supposed to be the side of truth, not censorship,” Owens said.
The rift has exposed tensions within the conservative base, with some Trump loyalists slamming Owens for disloyalty, while others praise her for speaking truth to power. On X (formerly Twitter), clips of her podcast ignited fierce debate, with many asking if Trump is straying too far from the America First doctrine.
The timing couldn’t be worse for Trump, as the GOP prepares for primary season and questions about his foreign policy credibility resurface. Owens’ remarks have added fuel to growing speculation that a deep divide is forming among conservatives—one that could shape the 2026 political landscape.
Whether this latest outburst is the breaking point for Owens and Trump remains to be seen. But one thing is clear: the once-solid alliance between the former president and one of his most high-profile supporters is now on life support.
