MAGA Divide Over Iran Spills Into CPAC, Where Some Blame Israel

March 26, 2026, 10:05 PM UTC

The biggest annual political conference for American conservatives, normally a spotlight for unity around President Donald Trump and his policies, is showing cracks of dissension as the war in Iran nears its fifth week.

At the Conservative Political Action Conference, underway through Saturday in Dallas, people wearing MAGA hats and American flag attire milled about, touting their love of the former New York businessman and disdain for ideas that do not align with his vision.

Except when it comes to the conflict in the Middle East.

A worker wears a “Trump The Golden Era” jacket during the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Grapevine, Texas.
Photographer: Shelby Tauber/Bloomberg

“I wish Donald Trump had not started the war,” said Conor Handley, 32, ...

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