Bulwark Takes Will Israel Attacking Iran Tear MAGA Apart?
Jun 13, 2025
Tim Miller and Will Sommer dive into the rising tensions within the MAGA movement following Israel's strikes on Iran. They uncover fractures in the coalition, with figures like Jack Posobiec warning of a divide and Nick Fuentes accusing Trump of betrayal. Tucker Carlson's opposition to U.S. involvement showcases the growing isolationist sentiments clashing with pro-Israel perspectives. The discussion highlights the broader implications of these divisions for Trump's political future and the evolving dynamics of Republican foreign policy.
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MAGA's Israel-Iran Rift
- The MAGA coalition faces a fundamental division on support for Israel's strikes on Iran.
- Figures like Nick Fuentes see it as betrayal, while others like Tucker Carlson advocate non-involvement.
MAGA Loyalty to Trump
- Despite initial opposition, most MAGA figures will ultimately support Trump on Israel-Iran conflict.
- Dissenters like Nick Fuentes and Tucker Carlson remain exceptions against the pro-Trump coalition loyalty.
Tucker Carlson’s Anti-War Stance
- Prominent MAGA figures like Tucker Carlson oppose U.S. involvement in the conflict with Iran.
- He frames opposing war as patriotic, not antisemitic, challenging hawkish neocon narratives.