Steve Bannon Slams Netanyahu, Warns Trump: "America First" Coalition at Risk of Fracturing

As tensions between the United States and Iran escalate, former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon delivered a scathing criticism of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, accusing him of trying to pull the US into a war. Bannon's tirade, aired on his War Room podcast, warned President Donald Trump that joining the conflict could lead to the end of his presidency and the fracturing of the "America First" movement.

Bannon's frustration was directed not only at Netanyahu but also at right-wing commentators and hosts at Fox News, whom he accused of trying to run Trump out of politics. He specifically targeted Fox News host Mark Levin, who has been a vocal supporter of war with Iran and has criticized those in the MAGA coalition who oppose it.

The rift within the MAGA coalition has been growing, with Tucker Carlson and other prominent voices warning Trump that joining the conflict could be disastrous. Despite this, Trump has privately approved attack plans on Iran, which Israel has been relentlessly striking with airstrikes that have targeted over 1,000 sites since last week. Netanyahu has urged the US to support Israel in its war, warning that the failure to do so could have dire consequences for the US.

Tensions have been escalating, with Netanyahu warning that "Today, it's Tel Aviv. Tomorrow, it's New York" and that the US is not going to tolerate the Israeli leader's actions.

Key Takeaways:

• Steve Bannon delivered a scathing criticism of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, accusing him of trying to pull the US into a war with Iran.
• Bannon warned President Donald Trump that joining the conflict could lead to the end of his presidency and the fracturing of the "America First" movement.
• Bannon targeted right-wing commentators and hosts at Fox News, accusing them of trying to run Trump out of politics and pushing for war with Iran.
• Bannon specifically targeted Fox News host Mark Levin, who has been a vocal supporter of war with Iran and has criticized those in the MAGA coalition who oppose it.
• The rift within the MAGA coalition has been growing, with Tucker Carlson and other prominent voices warning Trump that joining the conflict could be disastrous.
• Trump has privately approved attack plans on Iran, which Israel has been relentlessly striking with airstrikes that have targeted over 1,000 sites since last week.

Statistics:

• Over 1,000 sites have been targeted by Israeli airstrikes against Iran since last week.
• Trump has privately approved attack plans on Iran, despite warnings from within the MAGA coalition.
• Netanyahu has urged the US to support Israel in its war against Iran, warning of dire consequences if they do not.
• 20 years of conflict in the Middle East have left the US weary and hesitant to enter another war.

Sources:

• Steve Bannon's War Room podcast
• ABC News
• Fox News
• Real America's Voice
• Middle East Images/AFP/Getty