MAGA Movement Splits Over US Role in Israel-Iran Conflict
- On June 16-18, 2025, a divide emerged within Trump’s MAGA base over the US role in the escalating Israel-Iran conflict.
- This split followed Trump’s support for Israel’s effort to destroy Iran’s nuclear capabilities while Tucker Carlson urged peace and warned against war involvement.
- Carlson described Trump as deeply humane and said US involvement in the conflict could end his presidency and weaken America’s global position.
- A Cygnal poll showed 83% of Trump voters worry about rising antisemitism, with 55% saying Jews face the most unfair treatment, contrasting Carlson’s view of the base.
- Iran cancelled nuclear talks until the conflict ends, Trump called for peace talks, and the White House denied US involvement in Israeli strikes, indicating an unresolved, precarious situation.
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