CPAC: GOP Fault Lines on Iran, Texas Primaries

Conservatives are kicking off one of their biggest yearly gatherings this week at the conservative

political action conference just outside Dallas, starting Wednesday.

The event comes at a tricky time for President Trump, with growing splits on the right over

the war he started in Iran, clashing with his America.

First promises to avoid foreign fights.

Unlike last year's party with Trump, fresh back in office and high energy, this one feels

different.

Now that Trump, nor vice president JD Vance is on the speaker list so far, but MAGA favorites

like Steve Bannon and Texas Senator Ted Cruz are set to.

Take the stage at the Gaylord Texan Resort.

Speakers show clear divides on Iran.

Bannon warns a drawn out conflict could drain Republican support before midterms, while

Cruz defends Trump's moves to protect Americans.

Even with that tension, Trump holds strong backing, as 86% of conservatives approved of his

performance in a February poll.

Meanwhile, Texas politics adds another layer with the Senate primary runoff on May 26th.

Attorney General Ken Paxton, challenging Senator John Corden, snagged a prime speaking

slot at Friday's Ronald Reagan dinner while Corden skipped the conference.

Trump promised an endorsement weeks ago, but candidates missed the deadline to drop out

amid attack ads.

As debates over war and primaries heat up, CPAC offers a snapshot of Republican fault lines

that could shape the path ahead.