The recent U.S. airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear sites ordered by President Donald Trump have triggered rare backlash from his own MAGA base. Key figures like Steve Bannon and Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene criticized the strikes, warning against foreign entanglements and questioning the lack of solid evidence that Iran is close to developing a nuclear weapon. They argue the move goes against Trump’s previous promises to avoid unnecessary wars.
Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard had testified earlier this year that Iran wasn’t building a nuclear bomb, but Trump dismissed that assessment without providing evidence. Iran maintains its program is peaceful.
Critics within the MAGA movement also fear U.S. involvement could provoke retaliation, destabilize the region, spike oil prices, and disproportionately serve Israel’s interests. Meanwhile, pro-intervention figures like Marco Rubio and Pete Hegseth support the strikes as a strong deterrent against Iran.
The incident reveals a deeper split in Trump’s support base—between hawks who back military action and isolationists who demand an “America First” approach. A recent poll shows a majority of Trump voters oppose involvement in Israel-Iran tensions. Trump’s future decisions may depend on how he balances these conflicting voices.
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