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Trump tried to sway Hungary’s vote by courting Viktor Orbán’s allies and conservative networks, but the effort backfired as Orbán’s camp prevailed; JD Vance’s cringe‑worthy intervention failed to stop the outcome, signaling a ripple effect for US political strategies abroad and the future of the Project 2025 lineup.
New Hungarian PM Péter Magyar, after a landslide win over Viktor Orbán, vows to defund CPAC and investigate the mixing of government funds with party financing, targeting CPAC Hungary and allied think tanks; CPAC says it has never received government money, while observers note CPAC’s deep links to Orbán’s political machinery and EU funds being blocked for Hungary.
CPAC publicly backing Viktor Orbán on Hungary’s election day highlights a transatlantic pull of the radical right toward an illiberal-democracy playbook—state control of media, crony economics and cultural enforcement—that mirrors Trumpist and Putin-aligned conservatism in the U.S. The piece argues Hungary’s voters rejected Orbán’s corruption and autocracy and that the Hungarian example offers a blueprint for rebuilding democracy in America—centered on the people and the rule of law, echoing Roosevelt’s call for a new deal.
The MAGA-aligned media ecosystem that has backed Trump is fracturing over his Iran war policy. Prominent figures like Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, and Candace Owens clash with Trump's approach, while online personalities such as Joe Rogan, Tim Dillon, Alex Jones, and Laura Loomer trade barbs, amplifying infighting at CPAC. A fragile ceasefire and Netanyahu’s influence further complicate the narrative, even as polls show broad Republican backing for the hawkish stance, creating a tense dynamic for GOP messaging ahead of elections.
Three former FBI agents who helped prosecute Trump-era cases filed a class-action suit claiming their firings were illegal and politically motivated, citing Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche’s CPAC remarks that the FBI had been 'cleaned house' and that no agents involved with the prosecutions remained. The suit names Kash Patel and Pam Bondi, alleges due-process violations and reputational harm from public statements, and argues the firings were part of a broader effort to target Trump-related investigations.
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.
At CPAC in Texas, Iranian opposition leader Reza Pahlavi urged President Trump to pursue regime change against Tehran, vowing to 'make Iran great again' as the US-Israel war on Iran enters its second month; the diaspora supports him, but analysts warn the Iranian regime could harden, while US public opinion on the strikes remains divided.
At CPAC, vice-president JD Vance won the conference's straw poll with 53% of the vote from more than 1,600 attendees, ahead of Marco Rubio at 35%. Reuters notes the poll isn't a guaranteed predictor of the eventual nominee but reflects conservative sentiment and ongoing tensions within the MAGA movement, including Marjorie Taylor Greene's departure. The results suggest consolidation behind Vance and Rubio, with no other contender polling above 2%.
At CPAC 2026, Vice President JD Vance won the straw poll with 53% of roughly 1,600 votes, ahead of Secretary of State Marco Rubio at 35%, signaling shifts in the Republican field for the 2028 race while underscoring that CPAC straw polls are indicative but not definitive.
At CPAC 2026 in Grapevine, Texas, JD Vance won the conference straw poll for the 2028 GOP nomination with 53% of votes, edging Marco Rubio at 35%. The non-scientific poll, which drew about 1,600 attendees, occurred without Trump, highlighting a budding intra‑party contest over the post‑Trump path. Rubio remains a leading figure in diplomacy and foreign policy for the administration, while Vance’s hawkish past and personal backstory keep him a strong Carson-like contender; some younger conservatives leaned toward Rubio, signaling shifting but unsettled dynamics as the GOP maps its future.
At CPAC in Dallas (March 26–28, 2026), Ted Cruz spoke on stage; exiled Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi addressed the crowd and earned a standing ovation, with CPAC chairman Matt Schlapp applauding, Steve Bannon addressing attendees, and former border-patrol chief Greg Bovino greeting fans.
At CPAC, Republicans largely back Trump's Iran policy but differ on its endgame, with polls showing broad GOP support for action yet concerns about scope, potential ground invasion, and a long, costly war; some attendees favor diplomacy or warn against escalation, while Iranian-Americans at the conference push for regime change, highlighting a fracture that could influence midterm politics.
At CPAC, younger MAGA conservatives express anti-interventionist concerns about the Iran war, contrasting with older war hawks who back Trump’s actions, highlighting a generational split that could challenge GOP unity ahead of midterms.
A field look at CPAC finds many Trump supporters still wearing MAGA gear but expressing unease about the Iran war, the Epstein-file controversy, and the economy, even as a sizable segment praises his immigration stance—highlighting intra-MAGA tensions and a cooler mood that hints at a political winter for the movement rather than its end.
At CPAC in Grapevine, Texas, attendees expressed mixed views on the Iran conflict, and Trump’s absence highlighted rifts within MAGA: some supporters applaud his past push to end endless wars, while others call for restraint or a tougher stance, signaling ongoing unease about U.S. involvement in Iran.