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As the conflict between Israel and Iran enters its second week, US President Donald Trump is openly considering bombing the Islamic republic. If he does, he runs the risk of angering a faction in his coalition that has long derided US military intervention overseas. The FT’s Edward Luce and Guy Chazan unpack the conservative power players and Maga influencers who now find themselves on opposite sides.
Mentioned in this podcast:
Donald Trump’s anti-war pledge tested as Israel’s attack on Iran splits Maga base
Maga’s battle with Israel for Trump’s mind
How Trump can offer Iran a way out
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CREDIT: Tucker Carlson, OANN, Christian Science Monitor, Fox News
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