Trump Finding Himself On Same Side As Neocons He Railed Against At Beginning Of Political Career
President Donald Trump has increasingly aligned himself with neoconservatives, a shift from his earlier stance against foreign wars. This change comes as he supports military actions in Iran, which he previously opposed during his campaigns. Trump's collaboration with establishment Republicans marks a significant evolution in his foreign policy approach since his initial presidential run in 2015.
- ▪Trump campaigned on an 'America First' foreign policy, opposing foreign wars.
- ▪He has recently sided with neoconservatives like Lindsey Graham and Mitch McConnell amid the Iran war.
- ▪Pro-Israel lobbyists spent over $9 million to support Trump's chosen candidate against Rep. Thomas Massie.
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Analysis Trump Finding Himself On Same Side As Neocons He Railed Against At Beginning Of Political Career (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) Nicole Silverio Capitol Hill Reporter May 19, 2026 10:51 AM ET May 19, 2026 10:51 AM ET Nicole Silverio Capitol Hill Reporter Font Size: const observer = new MutationObserver((mutations) => { const adDivToHide = document.querySelector("#dailycaller_incontent_1"); if (adDivToHide && dc_noads_page) { adDivToHide.classList.add("hide-premium", "hide-free"); observer.disconnect(); console.log("Ad div found and hidden"); } }); observer.observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true }); President Donald Trump has found himself siding more often with neoconservatives that he opposed when he came down the escalator to announce his first presidential…
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