An article summarized by Axios:
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing growing political challenges in the United States as support for Israel shows signs of weakening among some Republicans, particularly younger conservatives. After years of offsetting declining Democratic support by strengthening ties with Republicans, Netanyahu is now confronting criticism from influential figures within the GOP and tensions with President Donald Trump over the wars in Gaza and Iran. According to a new book by journalists Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan, Trump privately warned Netanyahu that his actions were straining the U.S.-Israel relationship, while Vice President JD Vance publicly criticized Israeli officials for opposing the administration's Iran strategy.
The shift has been amplified by prominent "America First" voices, including Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, and Marjorie Taylor Greene, who have become increasingly critical of U.S. support for Israel. Carlson has accused Netanyahu of influencing Trump's foreign policy, while commentators such as Candace Owens have argued that unconditional backing for Israel conflicts with the "America First" movement. Meanwhile, supporters of far-right activist Nick Fuentes have continued pushing anti-Israel messaging, highlighting growing divisions within conservative circles over U.S. foreign policy.
Recent polling suggests these divisions are most pronounced among younger Republicans. An April survey by Pew Research Center found that 57% of Republicans under 50 hold an unfavorable view of Israel, while other polls show rising numbers believe the U.S. is too supportive of Israel and question Israel's military campaign in Gaza. Despite these trends, Israel continues to enjoy strong overall support from the Republican Party, with most GOP voters and evangelical leaders remaining firmly pro-Israel. Analysts are now watching whether the decline in public support is driven primarily by opposition to Netanyahu himself or reflects a broader shift in Republican attitudes toward Israel.
