In a striking show of unity, former Florida Governor Jeb Bush publicly applauded President Donald J. Trump for authorizing targeted military strikes against three Iranian nuclear facilities over the weekend — an operation widely hailed as one of the most significant foreign policy actions of the century.

Bush, who once competed against Trump in the contentious 2016 GOP primary, posted on X (formerly Twitter) Sunday:

“President Trump’s decision to neutralize Iran’s regime’s nuclear program is a watershed moment. It reasserts U.S. strength, restores deterrence, and sends an unmistakable message to rogue regimes: the era of impunity is over.”

President Trump, never one to overlook a surprising alliance, responded warmly via Truth Social:

“Thank you to Jeb Bush — Very much appreciated!”

Bush, now chairman of the nonprofit United Against Nuclear Iran, released a formal statement alongside his X post, commending Trump’s bold leadership:

“This evening, President Donald J. Trump made a historic and consequential decision: authorizing the destruction of the Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant and sites at Natanz and Esfahan.

We applaud President Trump and the United States for this decision — one of the most important of the 21st century. Every president since Bill Clinton has pledged that Iran’s regime cannot have a nuclear weapon.

The Trump Doctrine held that either Iran would dismantle its nuclear program peacefully or the U.S. and Israel would dismantle it for Iran. President Trump made good on that pledge tonight. It was an act of courage, clarity, and historical necessity.”

Bush concluded his statement with a nod to the Iranian people, whose fight against the tyrannical regime in Tehran has been long and dangerous:

“We stand with the people of Israel who faced the Iranian regime’s nuclear threat for decades. We stand with the people of Iran who bravely stand against the Ayatollah’s brutal regime. It is their time.”

Following the strikes, President Trump announced a cease-fire agreement between Iran and Israel on Monday. However, speaking aboard Air Force One on Tuesday, he expressed frustration that both sides continued to trade blows after the deal was made.

When asked whether he favored regime change in Iran, Trump gave a measured response — one that underscores his “America First” doctrine and hard-earned reputation for strength without recklessness:

“No. If there was, there was. I’d like to see everything calm down as quickly as possible. Regime change takes chaos and, ideally, we don’t want to see so much chaos.”

CIA Director John Ratcliffe also chimed in, lauding the president’s restraint and strategic clarity — and taking an obvious jab at the neocon policies of past administrations:

“This is what separates @POTUS from dumb leaders of the past.

He had an objective in America’s interest, accomplished it without losing a single American life, but he doesn’t keep going and risk the 2nd or 3rd order effects of another regime change war. Nobel Peace Prize worthy.”

The former president turned two-time commander-in-chief has proven once again that peace through strength is not just a slogan — it’s a governing philosophy. And for once, even his past critics are admitting it.