As the conflict between Israel and Iran intensifies, former White House strategist Steve Bannon offered insight into how President Donald Trump might gain support from the MAGA base if the U.S. chooses to intervene militarily.
Speaking to reporters in Washington, D.C., Bannon acknowledged the base’s general aversion to Middle Eastern entanglements but emphasized Trump’s ability to rally support by clearly outlining the stakes.
At a Christian Science Monitor breakfast on Wednesday, Bannon described the challenge Trump faces.
“You’ve walked us through this. We don’t like it. In fact, maybe we hate it, but, you know, we’ll get on board,” he said.
His remarks came as debate grows within conservative circles over whether the U.S. should assist Israel in its strikes against Iran’s nuclear program.
Tensions spiked last Friday when Israel launched air strikes on Iran’s underground nuclear facilities, reportedly killing top Iranian generals and damaging critical sites.
Iran retaliated with its own attacks on Israeli targets, pushing the region closer to broader conflict.
Israel has requested direct U.S. military support, specifically asking for “bunker-busting” bombs capable of destroying heavily fortified nuclear infrastructure, the Washington Examiner reports.
Although many Trump supporters traditionally oppose new military interventions, Bannon made it clear he