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Marjorie Taylor Greene turns on Trump team over war with Iran: ‘A complete bait and switch’



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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene criticized President Donald Trump for ordering airstrikes on Iran. Greene accused him of a “bait and switch” on his campaign promises against foreign wars.

Greene expressed disappointment with the administration’s conflicting claims about the success of the airstrikes, stating, “After the bombs were dropped, we were told complete success.” Following the strikes, Trump claimed success while conflicting statements from his administration raised doubts about the effectiveness of the mission.

As a result of Trump’s actions, notable figures like Rep. Thomas Massie also voiced their dissent, further splitting the MAGA coalition.

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Key points from the Left

  • Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene criticized President Donald Trump for ordering airstrikes on Iran, accusing him of a "bait and switch" on his campaign promises against foreign wars.
  • Greene expressed disappointment with the administration's conflicting claims about the success of the airstrikes, stating, 'After the bombs were dropped, we were told complete success.'
  • Following the strikes, Trump claimed success while conflicting statements from his administration raised doubts about the effectiveness of the mission.
  • As a result of Trump's actions, notable figures like Rep. Thomas Massie also voiced their dissent, further splitting the MAGA coalition.

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Key points from the Center

  • On June 21, 2025, President Trump ordered airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear sites, sparking dissent within the GOP and MAGA movement.
  • The strikes followed ongoing regional conflicts including Israel's Operation Rising Lion, and broke Trump's anti-intervention promises, causing MAGA tension.
  • Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, a prominent pro-Trump lawmaker, denounced the bombing as a "complete bait and switch" that betrayed MAGA’s no more foreign wars pledge.
  • Qatari Prime Minister Al-Thani confirmed Iranian missile attacks on U.S. Bases in Qatar were intercepted with no casualties, while Greene urged followers to pray for peace.
  • The strikes intensified GOP debate over war powers, with Congressman Massie pushing for restrictions and Vice President Vance defending the targeting of Iran’s nuclear program.

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Key points from the Right

  • Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene criticized President Trump's decision to bomb Iran, stating it contradicts his 2024 promises of 'no more foreign wars.'
  • Greene expressed concerns for her children's future and economic stability amidst military escalations.
  • She accused the current government of abandoning the MAGA agenda, calling the military actions a 'complete bait and switch.'
  • Greene's frustration highlights a clash within the Republican Party regarding U.S. Foreign policy direction and its implications for American families.

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