What A Day Is This Trump's Idea of Isolationism?
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Jun 26, 2025 
Sohrab Ahmari, U.S. editor for UnHerd and commentator on MAGA foreign policy, discusses fascinating insights on Trump's recent statements about Iran's nuclear program. He delves into the internal divisions within the MAGA movement regarding military intervention and highlights the complexities of U.S.-Israel relationships. Ahmari also addresses the resilience of the Iranian regime and shifting American attitudes toward foreign affairs. With headlines covering immigration debates and political shifts, the conversation is both engaging and thought-provoking.
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MAGA Faction Split on Iran Strikes
- There is a significant factional split within the MAGA right about military intervention, especially regarding Iran strikes. - The so-called boomer media power ultimately prevailed despite vocal opposition within the movement.
Iran's Resilience Factors
- Iran endured attacks by two nuclear powers with no external help, reinforcing regime preservation. - Nuclear continuity and domestic stability remain key mentalities shaping Iran's response to strikes.
Trump's Jacksonian Doctrine Explained
- Trump's foreign policy is Jacksonian, striking only when attacked and with overwhelming force. - His Iran strikes fit this doctrine rather than represent a true break from his America First isolationism.