Trump slams former allies as ‘losers’ in fiery Truth Social post

WorldPolitics
17 Apr 2026 • 7:43 AM MYT
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  • President Donald Trump launched a Truth Social rant on Thursday, attacking several conservative figures and Joe Kent, his administration's recently resigned counterterrorism chief.
  • Trump labeled Kent a “sleazebag” and “leaker,” accusing him of disloyalty after Kent criticized the Iran war.
  • Trump claimed he hired Kent for a White House role out of sympathy, following Kent's wife's death in an ISIS attack and his two congressional election losses.
  • The president also targeted right-wing commentators Tucker Carlson, Candace Owens and Megyn Kelly, calling them “losers” for their criticisms, including views on the Iran war.
  • Joe Kent recently stated on X that America should learn from its past regarding military action in the Middle East and avoid escalation.

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