Overview

• On June 21, Trump ordered precision airstrikes on Iran’s Fordow, Natanz and Esfahan nuclear facilities to curb Tehran’s nuclear capabilities.
• Rep. Thomas Massie condemned the strikes as unconstitutional, accusing the administration of bypassing Congress and empowering the military-industrial complex.
• In a Truth Social tirade, Trump branded Massie a “simple-minded grandstander” and pledged to campaign in Kentucky’s 2026 Republican primary to unseat him.
• Within the MAGA base, figures like Steve Bannon and Theo Von have voiced disillusionment over US involvement, while others such as Charlie Kirk praised the administration’s decisiveness.
• Massie highlighted AIPAC’s role in shaping congressional support, underscoring how lobbying pressures and regional stability concerns are fueling the intra-party conflict.