Just after President Donald Trump’s decision to authorize airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has voiced sharp criticism of the move, warning against further U.S. entanglement in foreign conflicts.
Reacting to the escalating tensions in the Middle East, Greene posted through her official X account, “Every time America is on the verge of greatness, we get involved in another foreign war. There would not be bombs falling on the people of Israel if Netanyahu had not dropped bombs on the people of Iran first. Israel is a nuclear armed nation. This is not our fight. Peace is the answer.”
Greene’s comments reflect growing concerns among isolationist conservatives who argue that America’s focus should remain on domestic priorities rather than foreign interventions. Her remarks suggest that Israel’s actions may have provoked the current crisis and that the United States is being drawn into a conflict it should avoid.
The recent strikes, which targeted three key Iranian nuclear sites, have heightened fears of a broader regional war. President Trump defended the move as a necessary step to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, but critics argue it risks sparking a prolonged and unnecessary military engagement.
As tensions soar, Greene’s call for peace underscores a deepening divide within the Republican Party over foreign policy, with some pushing for a return to Trump’s “America First” non-interventionism while others support stronger military responses to global threats.
Author: Bashir Juma
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