Owen Shroyer criticizes Donald Trump after White House address calling former president’s confidence and charisma fading in Washington

Donald Trump’s latest address from the White House has drawn sharp rebuke from Owen Shroyer, the right-wing media personality and former Infowars host.

Once a staunch supporter, Shroyer now claims the former president is “fading” and can no longer “lie his way around reality.”

Trump Delivers Rapid-Fire Address

Trump, speaking solo for 18 minutes from the White House Diplomatic Reception Room, launched a familiar broadside against the Biden administration.

He cited inflation, wages, immigration, and military strength, asserting that Americans were suffering under Biden’s leadership.

At times, he appeared frustrated, squinting at the teleprompter and delivering statements in quick succession, some accurate, others misleading.

Shroyer Labels the Speech “Worst Yet”

Hours after the broadcast, Shroyer, 36, took to X to voice his disappointment.

The former Infowars host spent two months in prison in 2023 for illegally entering a restricted area during the January 6 Capitol attack.

Once a loyal supporter, Shroyer now wrote that Trump was “stuttering” and his “confidence fading,” adding that the president’s charisma and “swagger” seemed diminished.

Points of Contention

Shroyer dissected multiple aspects of the address.

He criticized Trump for blaming Biden as a “fall guy,” pointed to unfulfilled promises regarding political corruption, and challenged claims about the economy and employment.

The ex-Infowars host also mocked Trump’s rapid-fire delivery, noting that some points were easily disproven, including assertions about Americans being the sole beneficiaries of hiring.

Trump’s Statements on Economy and Immigration

During the speech, Trump emphasized that he inherited “the worst inflation in 48 years” and framed the nation’s affordability crisis as Biden’s fault.

On immigration, he claimed the US faced an “open border” with millions of criminals entering, portraying himself as a defender of law-abiding citizens.

Shroyer countered these points, highlighting contradictions and what he saw as attempts to mislead the public.

Polling and Public Perception

Shroyer highlighted Trump’s falling poll numbers as evidence that reality is catching up with the former president.

An NPR/PBS News/Marist poll reported that only 36 percent of Americans believe Trump is doing a good job—a low point for both of his terms.

“Much of his base has turned on him,” Shroyer warned, suggesting further erosion of support in the coming weeks.

Reflection on Trump’s Second Term and Media Coverage

The former Infowars host also revisited past concerns about Trump’s health and public presentation, noting unusual makeup and other changes.

Shroyer’s comments come amid a broader context of criticism and scrutiny from within the Republican Party, as well as the legal consequences he himself faced for promoting election disinformation prior to January 6.

What’s Next

As Trump continues to address the nation and rally his supporters, Shroyer’s pointed criticism serves as a stark reminder that former allies can quickly become outspoken detractors.

Observers are now watching closely to see how these fractures may impact both Trump’s public image and his influence within the GOP.