"While the core of US President Donald Trump's base has come out in support of the joint US-Israel strikes, some influential figures on the American right have denounced them. These condemnations have heightened tensions already at play within the MAGA (Make America Great Again) base, and dovetail with conservative concerns about Israel's influence over US foreign policy."
"With the midterm elections approaching, this is not a good time for intraparty division. Conservative quarrelling over war with Iran and broader support for Israel could cost Republicans in November. The stakes for Republicans are high: All 435 seats in the US House of Representatives and 35 of 100 Senate seats will be on the ballot, and Republicans currently control both chambers of Congress."
"On Monday evening, Carlson commented on the war's opening phase, doubling down on his pre-war analysis, calling the war Israel's war and arguing that it only happened because Israel wanted it to happen."
The US-Israel-Iran conflict is reshaping Middle Eastern politics while creating significant divisions within American conservative politics. Although Trump's base largely supports joint US-Israel strikes, influential right-wing figures have condemned the military action, intensifying existing tensions within the MAGA movement and raising concerns about Israel's influence on US foreign policy. This intraparty division poses risks for Republicans heading into midterm elections where all House seats and 35 Senate seats are contested. Republican control of Congress directly impacts Trump's agenda advancement, Democratic oversight capabilities, and Israel's political position in Washington. Conservative quarrels over Iran policy and Israel support could cost Republicans electoral support in November.
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