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Trump Faces GOP Dissent Over Iran Threats and Carlson Critique

4/8/2026

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Jenna Ellis, a former Trump attorney, expressed concern over U.S. President Donald Trump's threats against Iran.
Trump responded to Tucker Carlson's criticism by dismissing him as a "low-IQ person."
Carlson condemned Trump's remarks as evil.
Conservatives such as Marjorie Taylor Greene called for his removal.
Some GOP lawmakers expressed limits to their support as dissent grew, and a poll showed Trump with approval in 17 states.

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Jenna Ellis, a former Trump attorney, expressed concern over U.S. President Donald Trump's threats against Iran.
Trump responded to Tucker Carlson's criticism by dismissing him as a "low-IQ person."
Carlson condemned Trump's remarks as evil.
Conservatives such as Marjorie Taylor Greene called for his removal.
Some GOP lawmakers expressed limits to their support as dissent grew, and a poll showed Trump with approval in 17 states.