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Ben Shapiro Defends Trump Amid Conservative Divide on Iran

4/17/2026

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Shapiro Defends Trump

Ben Shapiro, a conservative commentator, defended U.S. President Donald Trump's actions on Iran, citing polls showing 80-90% backing.
He dismissed dissent as exaggerated and said most conservatives view the Iranian regime as a threat.
Tucker Carlson and Megyn Kelly, conservative commentators, criticized U.S. President Donald Trump's rhetoric and questioned the war's justification.
Their views illustrate a growing divide among conservatives on Iran policy.

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Shapiro Criticizes Vance

Conservative commentator Ben Shapiro criticized Vice President JD Vance for appeasing MAGA amid the Iran war.
Shapiro said Vance was "relegated to placating the crazies" after backlash at Turning Point USA event.
He warned Vance's strategy to inherit U.S. President Donald Trump's coalition is flawed, citing Hillary Clinton's post-Obama struggles.
Shapiro condemned Vance's association with Tucker Carlson.
Vance faced backlash over endorsing Viktor Orban in Hungary after failed Iran talks.

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Shapiro Defends Trump

Ben Shapiro, a conservative commentator, defended U.S. President Donald Trump's actions on Iran, citing polls showing 80-90% backing.
He dismissed dissent as exaggerated and said most conservatives view the Iranian regime as a threat.
Tucker Carlson and Megyn Kelly, conservative commentators, criticized U.S. President Donald Trump's rhetoric and questioned the war's justification.
Their views illustrate a growing divide among conservatives on Iran policy.

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