Bulwark Takes Major MAGA Revolt Over Trump’s “War Crime” Plan
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Apr 6, 2026 They dig into a surprising MAGA backlash to Trump’s post about bombing Iran’s infrastructure. The conversation hits on why conservatives like MTG and Ann Coulter publicly turned on him. They also unpack chaos on a conservative film set, including on-set injuries and production safety concerns. The hosts trade stories about quirky right-wing media figures and a few cultural oddities.
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Trump's Easter Post Framed As Potential War Crimes
- Sam Stein calls Trump’s Easter post openly declaring intent to bomb Iranian civilian infrastructure and labels it madness and potential war crimes.
- The post referenced “power plant day and bridge day” and prompted rare public condemnation from right-wing figures like Marjorie Taylor Greene and Ann Coulter.
Unusual Right-Wing Revolt Over Trump's Rhetoric
- Several prominent MAGA-aligned figures publicly criticized Trump's Iran rhetoric, signaling unusual dissent inside the pro-Trump ecosystem.
- Marjorie Taylor Greene said Trump 'is not a Christian' for threatening Iranian civilians, and Ann Coulter called it war crimes.
Right-Wing Reaction Split From Warmth To Alarm
- Will Sommer notes the right's reactions range from lukewarm support to active anti-war voices like Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens.
- This split reflects tensions between ideological war boosters and those alarmed by humanitarian and religious objections.