Trump’s Iran Strike Stirs MAGA Divide but Key Allies Fall in Line
President Donald Trump's decision to strike Iranian nuclear sites has exposed tensions within his “America First” base, with several key allies initially opposing U.S. involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict. Influential figures like Steve Bannon, Tucker Carlson, Marjorie Taylor Greene, and Charlie Kirk had criticized any move toward foreign intervention, citing Trump’s long-held anti-war stance. However, after Trump’s Saturday announcement, many reversed course or softened their rhetoric—Carlson reportedly apologized, Bannon pledged reluctant loyalty, and Kirk praised Trump’s “decisiveness.” Though some dissent remains, especially among grassroots supporters wary of another Middle East war, the MAGA movement appears to be rallying behind Trump once again.