What young Republicans are saying about Trump's handling of the Iran war

The U.S. and Israeli military campaign against Iran has split the Republican coalition, with some prominent conservative voices opposing the war while most party voters back it—but young Republicans stand apart as a notable exception to broader GOP support. CNN correspondent Liz Landers interviewed younger Republicans at a Turning Point USA event in Washington to understand their views on the Trump administration's handling of the conflict. The generational divide underscores emerging fault lines within the conservative movement over foreign policy and military intervention, a tension that could reshape Republican politics heading into the 2026 midterm elections. Young voters have historically shown less appetite for extended overseas military commitments, and this war has exposed that pattern within Republican ranks specifically. The rift reflects a broader debate among conservatives about America's role in Middle Eastern conflicts and the costs of military engagement abroad.