Ben Shapiro says podcast hosts countering Trump isn’t a ‘major issue’ before 2026

Published April 12, 2026 8:15pm ET



The Daily Wire’s Ben Shapiro backed President Donald Trump, calling out political commentators with “fringe” audiences criticizing the U.S.’s war against Iran.

Trump went after Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, Infowars founder Alex Jones, and Candace Owens for their criticism against him on Thursday, saying they have “Low IQs” as they post content against the Iran hostilities. Shapiro, a fellow commentator, said he doesn’t see this rift between Trump and these critics as a “major issue” for the Republican Party’s base.

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