Iran war creates growing cracks within Trump's MAGA movement
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Key Points:
- Over half of Americans oppose U.S. military action in Iran, despite the Trump administration's push for conflict, highlighting a disconnect between public opinion and government policy.
- Curt Mills criticizes the Trump administration for a lack of consultation and clarity in the decision to engage militarily with Iran, describing it as a betrayal of Trump's 2016 campaign promises against "forever wars."
- The resignation of National Counterterrorism Center director Joe Kent, who cited no imminent threat from Iran, signals internal dissent within the administration and may lead to further resignations.
- A generational divide exists within the conservative and MAGA base, with younger conservatives largely opposing the conflict due to skepticism about the justifications and war fatigue.
- The Iran conflict is expected to
