Greene: Iran war hurting Vance, Gabbard

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by Ashleigh Fields
March 16, 2026
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Greene says Iran war politically damages VP Vance and intelligence chief Gabbard.

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Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said Monday that the ongoing Iran war is politically damaging Vice President JD Vance and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, both known for their opposition to foreign military interventions. Greene, who opposes the Iran conflict, argued that the prolonged military engagement undermines these administration figures who built their political brands on anti-war positions. The comments highlight internal tensions within the Trump administration over foreign policy, as some officials who campaigned against overseas military involvement now find themselves part of a wartime government. Both Vance and Gabbard have previously criticized American military interventions abroad, making their current roles potentially awkward as the Iran conflict continues. Greene's remarks suggest growing concern among some Republicans that the war could weaken key administration allies who share her non-interventionist views.

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