Trump faces party rift over potential U.S. intervention in Israel-Iran conflict
Internal GOP divisions sharpen as Trump weighs role in Israeli campaign against Iran’s nuclear sites
WASHINGTON, U.S. (MNTV) — U.S. President Donald Trump is facing mounting divisions within his own party over whether to join Israel’s military offensive against Iran, amid fears of a prolonged foreign entanglement in the Middle East.
After a high-level meeting in the White House Situation Room, Trump is reportedly considering U.S. involvement in strikes targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities, according to BBC.
While he has long warned that Iran must never possess nuclear weapons, his isolationist campaign rhetoric has clashed with the hawkish demands of some Republican lawmakers, followed by desperate attempts by Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu to drag America into its war against Iran.
Trump’s Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, previously testified that while Iran’s uranium enrichment was at a record high, there was no evidence of an active nuclear weapons program.
She also warned against “warmongering” in a video posted just days before Israeli strikes began, reportedly triggering a private rift with Trump.
“I don’t care what she said,” Trump told reporters, dismissing her concerns. “I think they were very close to having a weapon.”
The divide has widened across Republican ranks. Rep. Thomas Massie introduced legislation on Tuesday to block unauthorized U.S. military action in Iran. “This is not our war,” he said on X. Prominent conservative voices such as Tucker Carlson and Steve Bannon echoed that sentiment, urging Trump to avoid another “forever war.”
Meanwhile, hawkish senators including Lindsey Graham and Mitch McConnell are pushing for direct U.S. support. “President Trump understands the threat the ayatollah presents to us,” Graham said, adding he believes Trump “will help Israel finish the job.”
The growing friction also played out publicly in heated exchanges, including a televised argument between Carlson and Sen. Ted Cruz over basic facts about Iran.
Despite the infighting, polls indicate a significant portion of Trump’s base would support providing Israel with offensive weapons, with 79% backing military aid and 89% concerned about Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
As tensions escalate in the region, Trump’s next move could define not only U.S. policy in the Middle East—but also the unity of his political coalition.
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