Trump fans at CPAC hope for the best in Iran but worry over the cost at home
NBC News • • nation
Key Points:
- Conservative activists at the CPAC conference largely support Donald Trump and trust his decision to attack Iran, but many express concerns about the potential chaos and long-term consequences of the conflict.
- Attendees hope for a quick end to the war without U.S. troops being deployed, a drop in gas prices, and a popular uprising in Iran to justify the conflict, though they acknowledge these outcomes are uncertain.
- Rising gas prices due to the war are causing economic strain and political worries within the Republican Party, with some fearing it could hurt their chances in the upcoming midterm elections.
- While Trump’s base remains loyal, there is unease about the possibility of a prolonged war and the risk of repeating past Middle East conflicts involving American ground troops.
- Prominent figures like Steve Bannon warn the conflict may escalate, potentially involving American forces at strategic locations like the Strait of Hormuz, urging supporters to back Trump but carefully consider the war’s worth.
