Republican Leadership Tested: Expert Analysis of Iran Strike Impact

In the aftermath of the U.S. military strike on Iranian nuclear targets—ordered by former President Donald Trump—Republican leadership is facing a pivotal moment. we sit down with Mark Pfeifle, national security expert and former deputy assistant to the president, for an insider’s view on how the strike is impacting the GOP’s internal dynamics.

Are Republican leaders unified behind Trump’s aggressive stance? Or are new fault lines emerging between hawks, isolationists, and the traditional conservative establishment?

Pfeifle dissects the strategic thinking behind the strike, the global security implications, and how this bold military move is reshaping the foreign policy identity of the Republican Party heading into 2024. With rising tension abroad and deepening divisions at home, this expert analysis breaks down what it all means for America—and for the future of Republican leadership.