One year after Donald J. Trump won his second term as U.S. President in November 2024, his popular MAGA movement is caught in a spicy, unexpected storm! Usually, Israel was considered a solid issue that united Americans across the political aisle. But no more. Now, the MAGA camp is seriously divided. Some leaders accuse others of being “Israel-First” instead of “America-First.” They have even named this split the battle between MAGA and MIGA — Make Israel Great Again! This isn’t just a Republican chaos; Democrats are divided on Israel too. Since Trump’s rise in 2015, he shook the long-standing bipartisan agreement on immigration, trade, and outsourcing — issues that had bound U.S. elites for decades under globalization. His promise of “America-First” gave hope to many who felt forgotten. Today, people in both parties want tighter borders, protective trade policies, and to make American manufacturing strong again. Now, a similar fight is happening over Israel. Trump himself is stuck in the middle. His MAGA fans scold him for backing Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. But pro-Israel Republicans like Senator Lindsey Graham cheer him on. For years, big leaders like Democrat Nancy Pelosi and Republican Nikki Haley agreed without question to support Israel with unlimited aid. But now, the new wave of populism, outraged by the human cost of the Gaza war, is shaking this unity. A surprising group is joining hands in their criticism of Netanyahu — from Muslim New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani to Tucker Carlson, the Christian nationalist star of MAGA. Independent thinkers like scholar John Mearsheimer are also spreading Israel skepticism, escaping traditional media traps. The big question: why this sudden shift? One key reason is a change in young people’s views. Nikki Haley once strongly supported Israel, but her son Nalin says it’s “just another country” deserving normal treatment. Also, within Christian-nationalist circles, old loyalists like Senator Ted Cruz stand firm, but new voices like Tucker Carlson call Christian Zionism a “brain virus,” arguing it distorts faith and drags America into unwanted wars. Democrats see this too. Some progressives refuse money from pro-Israel groups like AIPAC. Representatives Morgan McGarvey, Deborah K. Ross, and Valerie Foushee say they want no part of those lobby funds. Trump felt the pulse too, joking in 2024 that "Earlier, one word against Israel and your politics is over... Now, one word for Israel, and your politics could be over." Recent polls show the shift is real: a 2025 Pew survey found 53% of Americans now view Israel unfavorably, up from 42% in 2022. A July 2025 Gallup poll said only 32% approve of Israel’s Gaza actions—the lowest ever recorded. Younger voters are especially critical, hinting this could sway future elections. Politicians are feeling the heat! Senator Graham faces a tough challenge at home, and Kentucky’s Representative Thomas Massie, a strong Israel skeptic, fights a pro-Israel opponent. Massie even said, “Instead of accepting refugees from Gaza, the United States should quit giving munitions to Israel to create refugees.” Caught between two fires, Trump tries to please both sides. Sometimes he complains about Netanyahu; at other times, he declares full support for Israel. But as more of his MAGA base turns against the old pro-Israel agreement, the very revolution Trump started might end up consuming him!