Conservative commentator Candace Owens issued a direct warning regarding President Donald Trump’s recent statements on Iran, calling for immediate intervention by Congress and the military. In a post on X on April 7, Owens wrote, “The 25th amendment needs to be invoked. He is a genocidal lunatic. Our Congress and military need to intervene. We are beyond madness.” Her comments were made in response to a post by Trump in which he suggested that a civilization could be destroyed in a single night, framing the situation as a pivotal historical moment.
The 25th amendment needs to be invoked. He is a genocidal lunatic. Our Congress and military need to intervene. We are beyond madness. https://t.co/b60wlO4OuW
— Candace Owens (@RealCandaceO) April 7, 2026
Trump’s post, published earlier on April 7, stated, “A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again. I don’t want that to happen, but it probably will. However, now that we have Complete and Total Regime Change, where different, smarter, and less radicalized minds prevail, maybe something revolutionarily wonderful can happen, WHO KNOWS? We will find out tonight, one of the most important moments in the long and complex history of the World. 47 years of extortion, corruption, and death, will finally end. God Bless the Great People of Iran!”
The post comes amid the ongoing Operation Epic Fury, a U.S.-led military campaign against Iran that began on February 28, 2026. The operation has involved more than 12,300 strikes and over 13,000 combat flights targeting Iranian military infrastructure, including command centers, missile systems, and naval assets. The campaign has also resulted in the deaths of Iran’s supreme leader and over 40 senior Iranian officials, significantly altering the country’s leadership structure.
Trump’s statements on April 7 followed earlier warnings issued in recent days, including a deadline for Iran to comply with U.S. demands regarding the Strait of Hormuz. On April 6, the president emphasized the scope of potential military action, asserting that “the entire country can be taken out in one night, and that night might be tomorrow night,” signaling the potential for an immediate escalation.
Owens’ response highlights a harsh division within conservative circles, as she labeled the president a “genocidal lunatic” and called for the 25th Amendment to be invoked, effectively questioning his ability to remain in office amid escalating military threats. Her post underscores concern over the consequences of the administration’s military strategy and the risks posed by the campaign’s potential for large-scale civilian impact.
Operation Epic Fury continues to involve a wide range of U.S. military assets, including strategic bombers, fighter jets, reconnaissance aircraft, and naval vessels, targeting Iranian command centers, intelligence sites, ballistic missile facilities, and air defense systems. The campaign is described by U.S. officials as focused on dismantling Iran’s security apparatus and reshaping its governing structure, amid what the administration frames as a historic opportunity for regime change.