When Donald Trump withdrew his endorsement of Marjorie Taylor Greene, the far-right Georgia congresswoman who rose to prominence as one of his most loyal allies, on November 15, many dismissed it as just another episode of political theatre. But the moment marks something far more significant than a personal falling-out. It reveals a deepening civil war inside the Republican Party over who will lead the conservative movement after Trump, and over what “America First” should really mean.
The dividing issue is no longer simply immigration or the economy. It is foreign policy, and at the heart of it lies Israel. For the first time in recent decades, the Republican Party is publicly fighting over whether Washington’s unconditional support for Israel truly serves American interests. This fight is reshaping the American right and could redefine how the United States engages with the Middle East. For countries in the region, especially those seeking a just peace for Palestine, this split offers a rare opportunity to engage with a changing political landscape in Washington.
I’m seeing a lot of big right wing figures hawk around Israel, noticing that it’s extremely unpopular amongst the youth and using it to further their own political carreer. MTG, Candace Owens. Tucker Carlson. Nick Fuentes. Etc.
“Leftist” figures and politicians on the other hand which are supposedly “against Israel” keep supporting their Zionist leadership, despite it clearly being a very bad political move.