CPAC wrestles with Iran war anxieties as Trump skips the stage
TL;DR
At CPAC in Texas, Trump’s absence set the tone as hawkish voices debated a potential Iran ground invasion while others urged restraint, with attendees ranging from hardliners to wary younger Republicans; the discussion unfolded amid high gas prices, looming midterm campaigns, and foreign policy anxiety within the MAGA movement.
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