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Trump’s Airstrikes on Iran Deepen MAGA Divide as Tehran Strikes Back

Iran’s missile strike on a U.S. base in Qatar intensifies concerns about a broader Middle East war risk.

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene arrives at the US Capitol, May 20, 2025 in Washington, DC.
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Overview

  • The White House ordered weekend airstrikes on three key Iranian nuclear sites, with administration officials first declaring complete success before later acknowledging severe but partial damage.
  • Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene accused President Trump of executing a “bait and switch” on his no-war campaign promises and briefly deleted her social media post denouncing the strikes.
  • Fox News host Mark Levin praised the bombings and labeled Greene a “shameless nitwit,” while Steve Bannon and Tucker Carlson cautioned against further U.S. involvement in Iran.
  • Iran retaliated with ballistic missiles targeting a U.S. military base in Qatar, marking a sharp escalation in hostilities between the two countries.
  • The episode highlights deep fractures within the America First movement over regime change policy and the president’s record on avoiding foreign wars.