Persians for Trump are here in force.
Steve Bannon was broadcasting his War Room show live from the CPAC exhibit hall on Friday morning. A small crowd had gathered around the sound stage, and one of Bannon’s minions passed the mike to an onlooker named Nima Poursohi, who was wearing a “Persians for Trump” T-shirt, a Trump-Vance hat, and mirrored sunglasses. Bannon asked him what his shirt was all ...
The narrative presents a striking alliance between Iranian-American exiles and the MAGA movement, united by opposition to Iran’s Islamic regime. The strongest version of this story highlights genuine grassroots support among diaspora communities who see Trump as a champion against tyranny, framing their cause as a struggle for democracy and human rights. The emotional resonance of invoking Cyrus the Great and the shah’s legacy taps into deep cultural nostalgia, while the "Don’t Sharia My Dog" me...