A growing anti-war shift inside the MAGA base is forcing a dramatic reevaluation of America’s foreign entanglements. Now, even the once-unshakable U.S.-Israel alliance could be on the chopping block.

Marjorie Taylor Greene Lights a Firestorm

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene ignited controversy with remarks linking John F. Kennedy’s foreign policy caution to Israel’s nuclear ambitions, challenging what she calls a “blind loyalty” in U.S. alliances. After being rebuked by Mark Levin, Greene doubled down, framing her stance as part of a broader Christian nationalist push for non-interventionist foreign policy rooted in America First principles.

Greene’s criticisms were quickly echoed by Tucker Carlson and Steve Bannon, who accused Levin and other neoconservatives of serving foreign priorities over American interests. They argue that the same forces that pushed for decades of war in the Middle East are now urging another confrontation—this time with Iran.

Trump and Netanyahu: From Allies to Adversaries?

Sources close to both sides suggest the Trump-Netanyahu alliance is under severe strain, with tensions boiling over as Israeli leadership pressures the U.S. to take military action against Iran. According to insiders, Trump resisted those demands, leading to a cool-down in the once-warm relationship.

NEW: How Trump Shifted on Iran Under Pressure From Israel w/@jonathanvswan @maggieNYT @ronenbergman https://t.co/5T8gb6H6hc

— Mark Mazzetti (@MarkMazzettiNYT) June 17, 2025

“Trump doesn’t want more wars. He’s not going to be Netanyahu’s pawn,” said a senior Trump campaign adviser.

This growing divide could reshape U.S.-Israel relations, with some MAGA leaders openly questioning the strategic value of costly, one-sided foreign entanglements. The contrast between Trump’s America First diplomacy and Netanyahu’s hardline regional agenda is becoming impossible to ignore.

A Broader Anti-War Realignment

The shift isn’t just rhetorical—Vice President JD Vance has publicly criticized the D.C. war machine, signaling a philosophical turn away from interventionism and toward strategic realism. The MAGA base has followed suit, increasingly backing candidates who oppose endless wars and prioritize border security and domestic strength over foreign military operations.

Before people get lost in this obviously scripted moment… stay grounded to the salient facts. Trump completely flipped his whole principle on Iran on a dime to serve Israel after years of watching them openly commit bloodthirsty genocide. You really think this changes anything? pic.twitter.com/xTbPAc1Ucu

— Arbitrary Nihilism (@SolveExistence) June 24, 2025

As Trump’s campaign doubles down on non-interventionist promises, the divide with globalist hawks grows sharper. Allies of the America First agenda argue that it’s time to stop sacrificing American lives and dollars for foreign wars, and start putting national interests first.

Sources:

How Trump Shifted on Iran Under Pressure From Israel – The New York Times

MAGA loyalists support Trump’s move to end forever wars in the Middle East – LifeSite