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How Iran war is impacting support for Trump, US Republicans

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David Levitz | Benjamin Alvarez Gruber in Grapevine, Texas, United States
March 27, 2026

A majority of Americans — and even some top MAGA figures — disapprove of the US war against Iran. DW asked Republican voters at the CPAC conference for their thoughts on the conflict and the gasoline crisis it has sparked.

At the Conservative Political Action Conference in Texas, DW explored how the US war against Iran is dividing conservatives.

While many core MAGA supporters still back Donald Trump, some influential right‑wing voices openly criticize the conflict and rising fuel prices.

Interviews with attendees reveal a mix of loyalty, anxiety about another Middle East war, and doubts about Trump's promises to end "endless wars." 

Polls show strong Republican support for the military action, but significantly less among non‑MAGA voters. Analysts warn that escalating the war or sending ground troops could deepen rifts within the party and threaten Republican unity ahead of the midterms.

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