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Thu, 16 Apr 2026

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 Is Trump meeting the moment for US conservatives?

The BBC asked the president's supporters about Iran, the economy and immigration at the largest conservative gathering in the country.

* US conservatives prioritize issues such as: + Iran and the Middle East + The economy + Immigration + The future of the Republican Party
* President Trump has announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran, but warned them not to test his resolve
* A US warplane was shot down over Iran, and a search is underway for the missing crew member
* Operation Epic Fury, a joint US-Israeli operation, is being debated by attendees at the CPAC conference in Texas
* Venezuela's energy crisis is having a significant impact on the country, with 10 million people experiencing power cuts
* The US has given humanitarian visas to team members from a Venezuelan baseball team, but only two decided to stay after arriving in Australia