Katsuo Nishikawa Weighs In on Trump and Iran in Univision Interview

In a national Univision interview, Katsuo Nishikawa, Ph.D., associate professor of political science and director of Trinity University's Center for International Engagement, discussed growing tensions within Donald Trump’s political base over the escalating conflict with Iran. The segment focused on backlash from parts of the MAGA movement who argue that military actions against Iran contradict Trump’s long-standing campaign promise to keep the United States out of new foreign wars.

Nishikawa explained that the issue has exposed a divide within the Republican coalition, with some supporters backing aggressive action against Iran while others from the “America First” wing warn against deeper U.S. involvement in another Middle East conflict. According to Nishikawa, the debate highlights a broader struggle over the direction of Trump’s foreign policy and whether it aligns with the anti-interventionist message that helped mobilize many of his core supporters. Watch the full interview here.