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.