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The right is openly divided over the Iran war as conservatives gather for CPAC

The right is openly divided over the Iran war as conservatives gather for CPAC

Summary

Conservatives are gathering in Texas for the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) amid disagreements over President Donald Trump's military actions in Iran. Many attendees worry about the war conflicting with Trump's "America First" promise, which aims to avoid foreign wars.

Key Facts

  • Conservatives are meeting at CPAC in Grapevine, Texas.
  • President Trump recently initiated military actions in Iran.
  • Many conservatives support Trump, but some disagree with his decision on Iran.
  • An AP-NORC poll shows 59% of Americans think the military action in Iran is too much.
  • The Iran debate will be a major topic at the conference.
  • A Democrat recently won a Florida state legislative seat in a district that includes Mar-a-Lago.

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