Trump hinted at a prolonged military engagement in Iran, discussing leadership changes on Truth Social.
Trump raised eyebrows with suggestions of regime change in Iran, while his vice president, defense secretary, and state secretary denied that the bombing was part of such plans.
A right-wing commentator on X expressed relief that the conflict was over and emphasized the need for a grassroots movement rather than top-down change.
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who had previously been against war, seemed to shift his stance following Trump’s statements.
Kirk faced criticism from fellow right-wingers for his change in stance, as podcasters Keith and Kevin Hodge questioned his opposition to US-led regime change.
On Truth Social, a message was posted urging for oil prices to be kept low, cautioning against playing into the hands of the enemy by raising them. The writer also emphasized the urgency of drilling by addressing the Department of Energy.
MAGA raised concerns that overturning Iran’s government could lead to a prolonged war involving US troops in the Middle East.
Critics, including Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, criticized Trump’s regime change proposal after the bombings, fearing entanglement of US troops in the situation.
Amid hints of potential Iranian retaliation brewing, Trump advocated for maintaining low oil prices and increasing drilling operations.
Despite Trump’s attempts to justify the bombing as a measure to thwart Iran’s nuclear ambitions, arms control experts remained skeptical. Nevertheless, his supporters praised the action for preventing a potential conflict.
