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Trump’s Airstrikes on Iran Nuclear Facilities Divide MAGA Movement

MAGA leaders hail the precision strike on Fordow as necessary to halt Iran’s nuclear progress, with some warning of Tehran’s potential retaliation escalating the conflict.

President Donald Trump delivers an address to the nation accompanied by U.S. Vice President JD Vance, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S. June 21, 2025, following U.S. strikes on Iran.
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Left to right: Laura Loomer, President Donald Trump, and Candace Owens.

Overview

  • On June 21, President Donald Trump ordered airstrikes on Iranian nuclear enrichment sites, including the underground Fordow facility.
  • Some prominent MAGA voices such as Charlie Kirk and Matt Gaetz praised the operation’s precision and necessity, while figures like Steve Bannon criticized its open-ended scope and warned of escalation risks.
  • Administration officials cite intelligence suggesting Iran was close to developing a nuclear weapon as the primary motivation for the targeted strike.
  • Vice President JD Vance emphasized that the strikes were not intended to topple the Iranian regime and vowed against a prolonged U.S. war.
  • Experts and officials warn that Tehran may retaliate against U.S. forces in the Middle East, risking a broader confrontation that could draw America deeper into conflict.