Assassination Plots & Iran: Why the Right Is Divided

Are conservatives being inconsistent on Iran? Tara breaks down the viral Matt Walsh comments, the documented assassination plots against President Trump, Biden-era funding decisions, and why this moment didn’t come out of nowhere. 🎧 EPISODE SUMMARY Today’s episode tackles a growing divide on the Right over Iran — and whether military action is justified. A viral post from Matt Walsh accuses conservatives of hypocrisy, arguing that if Iran has been at war with America for decades, why didn’t anyone call for an attack before now? Tara responds with receipts. 🔎 Segment 1: The Assassination Plots Multiple reported plots tied to Iranian actors targeted Donald Trump, including: Federal indictments tied to alleged Iranian-linked operatives Arrests of suspects in the U.S. Public DOJ announcements Intelligence warnings about assassination threats Even Christopher Wray publicly stated that Iran has mounted assassination attempts against current and former U.S. officials on American soil. If a sovereign state conspires to kill a U.S. president, is that not an act of war? Tara points out that in June 2025, Walsh himself argued that such a plot would justify overwhelming military response. So what changed? 💣 Segment 2: 223 Attacks on U.S. Bases Beyond assassination attempts, Iran-backed forces reportedly carried out 223 strikes on U.S. bases over 18 months following the October 7 attacks on Israel. Three U.S. troops were killed in Jordan. Over 130 suffered traumatic brain injuries. This wasn’t theoretical hostility — it was active aggression. The key distinction Tara highlights: Unlike pre-Iraq War conditions under Saddam Hussein, Iran-backed forces had already attacked U.S. bases repeatedly. 💰 Segment 3: The Money Trail Under Barack Obama, sanctions relief unlocked billions in frozen Iranian assets following the 2015 nuclear agreement. Under Joe Biden, additional funds were unfrozen or transferred amid negotiations and prisoner swaps. Critics argue that these financial moves strengthened Iran’s ability to fund proxy attacks, missile development, and regional destabilization. Supporters argue sanctions relief was structured and conditional. The political divide remains sharp. 🎯 The Core Question If: Iran-linked actors attempted to assassinate a former president U.S. bases were attacked hundreds of times American troops were killed Ballistic missile capability continues to expand At what point does deterrence become defense? And why is this only now being framed as escalation? 📢 CALL TO ACTION Are conservatives being inconsistent — or is this the logical endpoint of years of ignored aggression? Text the show. Call in. Sound off. 🏷 TAGS / SEO Iran assassination plot, Trump Iran policy, Matt Walsh viral post, US base attacks, Biden Iran funds, Obama nuclear deal, conservative foreign policy divide, Middle East escalation, Iran terrorism sponsorship, right wing debate