Conservatives gather for CPAC with the right openly divided over the Iran war

Associated Press (AP) Political StrategyNews ReportEN 4 min read 75% complete by By THOMAS BEAUMONT and MIKE CATALINIMarch 25, 2026 at 08:23 AM

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The Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) is being held in Grapevine, Texas, amid divisions among conservatives regarding the ongoing war in Iran. The annual gathering, beginning Wednesday, brings together activists, influencers, and Republican lawmakers. While President Trump maintains broad support, the war challenges his "America First" platform and has created a rift within the right. Featured speakers, including Steve Bannon and Ted Cruz, hold conflicting views on the war, potentially impacting the GOP's support ahead of the midterms. Neither Trump nor Vice President Vance are currently scheduled to speak at the event.

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National Security

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Neither Trump nor Vice President JD Vance has been publicly announced as speaking to the gathering.

factual — AP100% confidence

President Trump was exactly right to act to protect Americans.

quote — Ted Cruz100% confidence

There is open division on the right over the war he launched in Iran.

factual — AP90% confidence

Conservatives are holding one of their largest annual gatherings at a perilous political moment for President Donald Trump.

factual — AP90% confidence

Should the war become “a hard slog,” it could cost the GOP conservative voters ahead of the midterms.

prediction — Steve Bannon70% confidence

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Key Entities & Roles

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Newsmax 30% Texas ×240% Matt Gaetz 40% JD Vance 40% John Gizzi 40% Steve Bannon ×250% Ted Cruz ×250% Republican Party (GOP) 50% United States ×260% Conservative Political Action Conference ×270% Iran ×780% Donald Trump ×690%

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Iran

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