I have previously commented on the incongruity of the Israeli exception to “America First.” It appears that some prominent members of MAGA have noticed, too; they’re putting pressure on Trump to avoid another war in the Middle East.
The left, much reviled by MAGA luminaries, will agree with them on this point; why, after the painful experience of the Biden years, should America risk war to help keep Bibi in power? The ensuing battle for Trump’s heart and mind, such as they are, will consequently pit members of the Haley wing of the GOP against both the Democrats and the isolationist elements of MAGA.
Who wins? For now, Trump seems to be using the Israeli strikes as an argument for the Iranians to make a deal, which covers the gaps within the GOP. It’s a reasonable position, but it probably won’t work. If it doesn’t, I expect Trump to concurrently stiff Bibi and brand his left-wing opponents as antisemitic. That makes no sense, of course, but it works for him.