Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones finally turns on Trump for Iran war: ‘It was supposed to be America first’

The formerly staunch Trump ally criticized the president for reversing his position on foreign intervention for ‘regime change’

3 Mar, 16:52 — 3 Mar, 16:52

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Alex Jones is an influential figure in certain right-wing and conspiracy theory circles, and his public criticism of Donald Trump, particularly on a core tenet like 'America First' foreign policy, signals a potential fracturing within a segment of Trump's base. This shift could impact future political dynamics and the discourse surrounding foreign policy.

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Alex Jones, a known conspiracy theorist, has criticized Donald Trump.
The criticism stems from Trump's perceived reversal on foreign intervention regarding Iran.
Jones invoked the phrase 'America First' in his criticism.

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Alex Jones was a staunch ally of Donald Trump.

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Jones criticized Trump for reversing his position on foreign intervention for 'regime change'.

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