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Sadik Hossain

‘You keep pressing, he digs in’: Trump confidant reveals why GOP hawk pressure tactics on the president are backfiring

A growing divide has emerged within the Republican party as GOP hawks attempt to persuade former President Donald Trump to abandon diplomatic efforts with Iran and support military action alongside Israel.

The private pressure campaign has sparked concerns among Trump’s allies, who are working to maintain the diplomatic course led by special envoy Steve Witkoff. Conservative figures, including talk show host Mark Levin, have been actively lobbying Trump to allow Israel to strike Iranian nuclear sites.

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