Former Republican congresswoman Michele Bachmann sparked controversy after asserting that God would ensure Republican victories in the upcoming midterm elections if former President Donald Trump continues military action against Iran.

In a video that circulated widely online, Bachmann framed current geopolitical events as a “biblical moment,” suggesting that both Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu were divinely appointed for their roles.

She claimed that decisive action against Iran would lead not only to Republican electoral success in the United States but also to favorable political outcomes in Israel.

Her remarks drew sharp criticism from David Pyne, a prominent figure behind the America First Conservative account on X, who had previously supported Bachmann during her 2012 presidential campaign.Pyne strongly rejected her statements, describing them as extreme and disconnected from the nationalist wing of the Republican Party.He criticized both the notion of divine intervention in electoral politics and U.S.involvement in a potential conflict with Iran, which he labeled as unconstitutional and unjustified.Pyne also warned that such rhetoric and policies could politically backfire.

He argued that public dissatisfaction with military escalation and its economic consequences could benefit Democrats in the midterms, potentially allowing them to regain control of Congress.

His comments highlight ongoing divisions within conservative circles, particularly between traditional Christian nationalist perspectives and more isolationist, America First viewpoints.

Bachmann, long associated with the religious conservative wing of the GOP, has remained a vocal supporter of Trump and continues to frame political developments through a faith-based lens.

The exchange underscores broader ideological tensions within the Republican Party as it navigates foreign policy, religion, and electoral strategy ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.