Trump Defies MAGA Base, Bombs Iran Despite 73% Public Opposition

Trump launched strikes on Iran despite only 27% American approval.

“‘Disgusting and evil’: Trump’s Iran strike sparks backlash from MAGA base Tucker Carlson calls attack ‘absolutely disgusting and evil,’ while Marjorie Taylor Greene blasts administration for breaking campaign promises about foreign wars ISTANBUL US President Donald Trump's military operation against Iran has drawn sharp criticism from prominent supporters of his MAGA base, according to American media on Saturday”

Anadolu Ajansı

The decision ignited unprecedented backlash from Trump's own MAGA base.

Anadolu Ajansı

Tucker Carlson called the attack absolutely disgusting and evil.

Marjorie Taylor Greene blasted the administration for breaking campaign promises.

Trump's war quickly strained relations with Britain.

Starmer denounced the attack as mendacious and warmongering.

BBC

Tory Foreign Secretary Badenoch aligned Britain with Trump.

Starmer prompted parliamentary votes on retroactive approval.

Trump's strikes killed Supreme Leader Khamenei.

“For some time now, it has been clear that the ideals of the MAGA world can be summed up in a single one: whatever their leader, the President of the United States, Donald Trump, says”

EL PAÍS English

Iran retaliated with missile strikes on Israel, killing eleven civilians.

Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed.

Coverage showed a clear sequence of escalation.

Congress prepared votes to compel Trump to articulate a legal basis.

The Atlantic Council described the campaign as a high-risk gamble.

NPR

68% of Britons opposed Britain's participation.

Only 27% of Americans approved the strikes.