Will the Iran war hurt Trump's Republicans? - DW News

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A majority of Americans disapprove of the US war against Iran - and of President Donald Trump. Even some top MAGA personalities have denounced the war. But most Republicans do support the war - even though political analysts say it will hurt Republicans in the midterms.

The following summary is AI-generated.

Here are the key takeaways from the video:

- Divided MAGA support: While 92% of hardcore MAGA supporters back the Iran war, only 70% of non-MAGA Republicans do, and Trump's overall approval rating has dropped as low as 36%.

- Campaign promise contradictions: Critics within the conservative movement argue the war breaks two of Trump's core promises — ending endless wars and lowering prices — particularly fuel costs.

- Opinion manipulation: Analyst Matthew Sheffield notes Trump has a demonstrated ability to shift his base's opinions to align with his decisions, as seen previously with economic perceptions during COVID.

- Generational divide: Younger Republicans, raised on Trump's anti-interventionist rhetoric from 2016, are more resistant to the idea of boots on the ground in Iran.

- JD Vance damaged: The war has significantly hurt Vance's post-Trump prospects, as his isolationist power base (e.g., Tucker Carlson, Marjorie Taylor Greene) strongly opposes the military action.

- Midterm risk: CPAC chairman Matt Schlapp warned that Republican infighting over the war could prove "devastating" in the upcoming November midterm elections.