Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene urged Americans to pray for the safety of U.S. troops and citizens in the Middle East following President Trump’s announcement of military strikes on three of Iran’s nuclear sites. In her statement, Greene also expressed deep concern about potential retaliatory terrorist attacks on U.S. soil, citing the surge of illegal border crossings over the past several years.
In a post on X, she wrote, “Let us join together and pray for the safety of our U.S. troops and Americans in the Middle East. Let us pray that we are not attacked by terrorists on our homeland after our border was open for the past 4 years and over 2 Million gotaways came in. Let us pray for peace.”
The U.S. strikes targeted Iran’s nuclear facilities in Natanz, Esfahan, and Fordow—the latter buried deep inside a mountain. Reports indicate that six powerful “bunker buster” bombs were dropped on Fordow, while more than two dozen Tomahawk missiles hit the other two sites.
Greene’s response is notable for its departure from her previous unwavering support for President Trump, and it marks a clear break with him on the issue of foreign military intervention. In past statements, she supported Trump specifically because he had pledged not to entangle the U.S. in overseas conflicts. Her recent comments suggest a growing disillusionment, stating, “Everyone is finding out who are real America First/MAGA and who were fake and just said it because it was popular.” Her remarks fueled speculation that she sees the strike on Iran as a betrayal of the non-interventionist ideals many in the movement championed.
The internal friction within Trump-aligned circles has been building, as Greene is not alone in voicing skepticism. Her dissent highlights a widening rift inside the MAGA movement over how to handle escalating tensions in the Middle East. While many Republicans have applauded the strikes, calling them necessary and decisive, others in the America First faction warn of unintended consequences, including retaliation and a drawn-out entanglement.
Sen. Lindsey Graham responded sharply to Greene’s concerns, arguing that she misunderstands the gravity of the nuclear threat posed by Iran. He asserted that Iran’s leadership, driven by extremist religious ideology, would not hesitate to use a nuclear weapon if given the chance. “They’re a threat to us. They’re a threat to the State of Israel,” he said. “It is not in the world’s interest to give this religious fanatic a nuclear weapon.”
Despite Trump’s strong backing among conservatives, the strike has complicated his position within his base, especially among those who supported him for his anti-war stance. Greene’s break from the president on such a major issue adds fuel to an already heated debate within the GOP and reveals an ongoing identity struggle over what “America First” truly means in practice.
