Internal tensions in US conservative politics escalate after Trump’s Truth Social post targeting Candace Owens
April 25, 2026: Donald Trump has drawn sharp criticism after posting a doctored TIME Magazine cover on Truth Social, where he referred to conservative commentator Candace Owens as “Vile Person of the Year.” In the post, Trump also questioned her intelligence and criticized her comments regarding the First Lady of France, triggering a strong backlash within Republican circles.
Marjorie Taylor Greene responded with a strongly worded statement on X, accusing Trump of targeting women who do not align with or support him. She defended Owens and alleged that Trump’s recent actions reflect hostility toward women in his political and professional circle. Greene also cited internal Republican disputes and criticism of several women previously associated with Trump’s administration.
Owens, once a vocal supporter of Trump during his first term, has recently distanced herself over policy disagreements, particularly regarding US foreign policy decisions in the Middle East, including tensions involving Iran. The latest exchange highlights widening divisions within the US conservative movement, with public disagreements spilling into social media and reshaping internal political dynamics.