Trump sparked blowback from his base when his administration announced a rule tying FEMA funds to states' Israel stances.

President Donald Trump and Republicans on Capitol Hill are keeping their criticism of Israel for its conduct in the Gaza Strip measured — even as they faced loud pressure from the MAGA base to rethink their support for Israel amid the worsening humanitarian crisis in the enclave.

A vocal contingent of his support base, including young Republicans and far-right podcasters, have grown sceptical of the US relationship with Israel.

Some MAGA loyalists, including Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) and podcasters Theo Von and Joe Rogan, seem to be turning on Israel over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. New York Times Chief White House Correspondent Peter Baker,

U.S. President Donald Trump declined to say whether he supported or opposed a potential military takeover of Gaza by Israel and said his administration's focus was on increasing food access to the Palestinian enclave under assault from Washington's ally.