Trump’s Iran strike tests the 'no more wars' vow as GOP splits

Trump’s decision to strike Iran—sparking mixed reactions within the MAGA base—tests his campaign pledge to avoid foreign wars, as critics warn against regime change and destabilization while some allies defend the action as necessary. The episode underscores a split in conservative media and GOP politics ahead of elections, with long-term fallout uncertain and analysts noting that domestic concerns like rising living costs shape the political risk of the move for Republicans.