**Yes, that's a real post** from the Hodgetwins (@hodgetwins) on X. They posted exactly that statement (with the minor typo "is legacy" instead of "his legacy") on February 28, 2026, and it went viral with tens of thousands of likes, reposts, and replies.
The context is their strong backlash against President Trump's decision to launch military strikes (and what escalated into a joint U.S.-Israeli operation called "Operation Epic Fury") against Iran in late February 2026. This happened early in Trump's second term.
The Hodgetwins, who have historically been vocal Trump supporters and prominent in MAGA/conservative circles, accused him of breaking his repeated 2024 campaign promises of "no new wars" and focusing on "America First" (avoiding foreign entanglements). They highlighted:
- Trump campaigning on ending endless wars and not sending American troops to die overseas.
- Now engaging in what they see as a war (bombing Iran, regime change elements, fighting "for Israel").
- This as a betrayal, lie to voters, and massive self-inflicted damage to his own legacy.
Other posts from them around the same time include:
- "We were promised no more wars with Trump. Now we are at war against Iran for Israel."
- "Freeing the people of Iran is not why I voted for Trump."
- Questions like "Are you happy with President Trump bombing Iran twice so far in his second term?"
This caused a split in some MAGA circles, with criticism also from figures like Tucker Carlson and others calling it a betrayal of anti-interventionist promises. Not everyone agreed—some defended Trump or attacked the Hodgetwins for "turning" after years of supporting him—but the post you shared is authentic and reflects their current (as of early March 2026) frustration over the Iran conflict.
Whether Trump's actions truly amount to a "lie," "backstabbing," or "disgracing his legacy" is subjective and hotly debated. Supporters argue it's necessary defense against threats (e.g., Iranian actions), while critics (including the Hodgetwins here) see it as abandoning core promises. The statement itself accurately represents their opinion at that moment.
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