Niger Innis interviewed Grover Norquist in a context of heightened tensions, as the United States was secretly preparing to launch targeted strikes against Iranian nuclear infrastructure. Beyond the current developments, Norquist—an iconic figure of American fiscal conservatism and founder of the influential Americans for Tax Reform—shares his insights on the geopolitical implications of this unfolding conflict. Known for his Tax Protection Pledge, signed by the overwhelming majority of Republican lawmakers and every GOP presidential candidate over the past several election cycles, Grover Norquist offers here a strategic and pragmatic perspective on the U.S. role in a confrontation the world is watching with growing concern. A prominent member of the boards of the American Conservative Union and the National Rifle Association, he speaks candidly about the real stakes of a clash that could reshape the balance of power in the Middle East.
