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MAGA Divides Over Iran. Plus, Inside the Crackdown on Student Journalists

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Jun 20, 2025
Andrew Prokop, senior politics correspondent at Vox, discusses the growing divide within MAGA supporters over foreign policy, particularly regarding Iran and Ukraine. He highlights tensions between the 'America First' faction and GOP hawks. Meanwhile, Gregorio Olivares Gutierrez, a rising junior at the University of Texas Dallas, shares his experience as editor-in-chief of The Retrograde and the backlash he faced for covering a pro-Palestine protest, leading to administrative pressure and the firing of the paper's staff. Their stories provide insight into the challenges of political engagement and student journalism today.
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GOP's Historic Foreign Policy Divide

  • The GOP is split between hawks favoring intervention and "America First" isolationists opposing foreign wars.
  • This division echoes historical tensions from WWII isolationism through post-9/11 hawkish dominance.
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Trump's Fluid Foreign Policy Stance

  • Trump lacks a consistent ideology and can be swayed between hawks and isolationists depending on circumstances.
  • His decisions aim to protect his image, not follow a steadfast foreign policy vision.
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Trump's Decisions Driven by Image

  • Trump's foreign policy is driven by a desire for success and not appearing weak, feeding into either war or diplomacy.
  • The potential outcome of war with Iran will determine the future influence of Hawks versus America Firsters.
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