Republicans Rally Behind Trump's Iran Strikes

0:00On March 2, 8, Republicans at the conservative political action conference showed strong support for President Trump's recent strikes on Iran. At the event in Texas, speakers from evangelists to former advisors rallied the crowd, framing the action as a moral stand against the regime. This comes even as Trump's overall approval sits at 36 percent, his lowest since returning to the White House. Trump has backed off talk of regime change there, and the U.S. and Israeli strikes over the past four weeks haven't sparked any uprising against Iran's leaders. Still, the conference highlighted party unity on the issue, with no major speakers outright criticizing the military moves. Voters are growing uneasy about the war and rising fuel prices which could hurt Republicans' chances of holding slim majorities in the Senate, and House come November midterms. Evangelicals, a key Trump base, see the strikes as vital to protect Israel, tying it to their beliefs. After Republicans, 74 percent, still back the action, a few voices like former representative

1:02Matt Gaetz urged caution, saying the U.S. is too tied to Israel's interests. Iranian Americans at the event wave flags and push for the regime's end after 47 years, calling military action necessary despite the fear. Side events echo the support, from podcasts praising the strategy to plans for a rally backing an ex-out Iranian figure speaking soon. With the baseholding firm, this rally underscores how the party is doubling down amid the political heat. That's your update from U.S. News Today, powered by AI, I'm Corey with The Story.