U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., waits for a video interview at the Georgia Republican Convention in Dalton, Ga., Saturday, June 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Jeff Amy)
A split forms in MAGA world as Trump weighs next steps on Iran, with some top stars rebuking him
By MEG KINNARD and THOMAS BEAUMONTUpdated 4:18 PM CDT, June 17, 2025
A schism has opened among President Donald Trump’s most devout MAGA supporters and national security conservatives over the Israel-Iran conflict, as some longtime defenders of the president’s America First mantra call him out for weighing a greater U.S. role in the region.
Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, commentator Tucker Carlson and conservative firebrand Charlie Kirk — with legions of their own devoted followers — are reminding audiences of Trump’s 2024 promises to resist overseas military involvement after a week of deadly strikes and counterstrikes between Israel and Iran, and discussion of U.S. involvement.
On social media and their popular airwaves, questions about Trump’s stance from these central validating voices are exposing a crack in his forward guard. They are also warning that the schism could deter progress on other priorities.
“No issue currently divides the right as much as foreign policy,” Kirk wrote on X, adding he was “very concerned” that a massive split among MAGA could “disrupt our momentum and our insanely successful Presidency.” ...
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Bali flights cancelled after Indonesia's Lewotobi volcano erupts
Lewotobi Laki-Laki spewed an ash tower more than 11km into the air on Tuesday.
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Former Sen. Bob Menendez reports for 11-year prison sentence in Pennsylvania
Former Sen. Bob Menendez, of New Jersey, was convicted last year on federal bribery charges.
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Analysis: Tracking Trump’s mixed messages on Iran | CNN Politics
The United States is closer to a potential major military confrontation than we have ever have been in the Trump era. But discerning where President Donald Trump’s head is at is proving a very difficult exercise.
www.cnn.comWhy did Trump leave G7 early? 'Much bigger' than Iran cease-fire, he says
President Donald Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One early Tuesday that he's seeking "better than a cease-fire" in the Israel-Iran conflict, hinting at something "bigger."
Democratic divisions emerge as Congress tackles crypto regulation
Some in the party want to be leading the charge on policy for the quickly developing industry, while others are focused on pushing back against Trump’s ties to it.
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Trump is counting on economic growth to offset his tax cuts. But his big, beautiful bill likely wouldn’t deliver, experts say | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans are promising that their sweeping tax and spending cuts package will usher in an era of historic economic growth.
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US still has no UN ambassador as world leaders convene amid multifront crises
U.S. still without U.N. ambassador after 150 days of Trump's presidency despite Mike Waltz's nomination in May, raising concerns about America's influence amid global challenges.
Former Coast Guard officer charged with threatening to kill President Trump
A man who served in the Coast Guard for over 30 years was charged with making threats against President Trump on social media.
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Anne Burrell, popular Food Network chef, dead at 55 | CNN
Anne Burrell, a chef and television personality whose joyful demeanor made her a beloved fixture on the Food Network, has died, according to the network. She was 55.
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