Trump cautions prominent Jewish donor that MAGA is growing hostile toward Israel

Trump recently cautioned a prominent Jewish donor that his MAGA supporters are growing hostile toward Israel, a Mideast expert with administration ties revealed. This shift stems from graphic Gaza conflict imagery fueling discontent among far-right Republicans. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene called Gaza’s crisis a “genocide,” proposing legislation to halt U.S. aid to Israel, though Congress rejected it. Polls show young Republicans increasingly view Netanyahu negatively.

“My people are starting to hate Israel,” Trump reportedly said, signaling tension in his base. Far-right podcaster Candace Owens amplified this, questioning the U.S.-Israel bond, saying, “What is this unique, strange, disgusting, perverse relationship that we seem to have with Israel?”

Trump’s remarks follow his public criticism of Netanyahu’s Gaza claims. On Monday, Trump told reporters in Scotland, “There was ‘real starvation’ under way in Gaza,” contradicting Netanyahu’s denial. He added that only someone “pretty cold hearted” or “nuts” would dismiss the suffering. While Trump has backed Israel’s post-October 7, 2023, campaigns, his base’s shifting stance and his own frustrations suggest limits to his unconditional support, raising questions about U.S.-Israel ties.