Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, a staunch supporter of former President Donald Trump, has openly criticized Trump’s recent decision to bomb Iran. In a social media post following the bombing, Greene accused Trump of a “bait and switch” with his supporters, highlighting the shift from a “NO MORE FOREIGN WARS” agenda to renewed military involvement overseas. She expressed disappointment in what she perceives as a return to foreign wars, regime change, and the looming threat of world war 3.
As part of a vocal MAGA contingent that includes figures like Steve Bannon and Tucker Carlson, Greene’s dissent reflects broader concerns within the Trump supporter base about deviating from an anti-interventionist approach. Prominent MAGA figures had warned against attacking Iran, citing Trump’s previous stance on avoiding prolonged conflicts in the Middle East as a key tenet of his foreign policy.
Despite her disagreement with Trump’s actions, Greene remains supportive of the former president, emphasizing that she can back him while disagreeing with specific decisions, such as engaging in a conflict initiated by Israel. Bannon acknowledged the discontent among some MAGA supporters over the Iran strike, but expressed confidence that Trump would ultimately rally his base around his decision.
Greene’s public criticism underscores the internal divisions within the MAGA movement over foreign policy approaches, with implications for Trump’s relationship with his loyal base moving forward.