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Americanswers… on 5Live! Will Trump lose his MAGA base over Iran?

3/16/2026 • 36 min

How serious is the growing split within Trump’s MAGA base, as prominent Republican commentators and influencers criticise why the US started a war with Iran, and how long it might go on for. Also, might Trump voters turn on the president who told them ‘no more wars’ and ‘America First’? Justin, Sarah and Marianna join Matt Chorley on 5 Live to answer your ques… Play episode

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