Iran War Sparks Division Among Conservatives at CPAC The ongoing conflict with Iran has intensified divisions within the Republican Party, particularly at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), where debates over military action and foreign policy have become a focal point. The event, held in Grapevine, Texas, has exposed tensions among conservatives, with some advocating for a strong stance against Iran while others question the wisdom of escalating tensions. These disagreements have played out both in public forums and online, raising concerns about the party’s cohesion ahead of the midterm elections. Blake Zummo, a member of the Trump Tribe of Texas, voiced her opposition to President Donald Trump’s approach to the Iran conflict. Zummo, who grew up in Iran during the 1970s, criticized the idea that the war is necessary, arguing that Trump’s actions risk dragging the U.S. into unnecessary Middle East entanglements. “This is finally the first president that had the nerve to go in and do what needed to be done to protect the American people,” she said outside the conference hall. However, her views contrast with those of other attendees, including former Rep. Matt Gaetz, former Trump strategist Steve Bannon, and Blackwater founder Erik Prince, who have all expressed skepticism about U.S. military involvement in Iran. CPAC chairman Matt Schlapp acknowledged the growing debate over the war’s consequences, noting that the conference’s audience is “nervous” about military operations. He warned that if Republicans lose control of Congress in the fall, discussions about the war’s impact could dominate the event. “Any time there’s a military operation, people are nervous about it,” Schlapp said before the conference opened.#steve_bannon #cpac #matt_schlapp #matt_gaetz #erik_prince
