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Rising Anti-Israel Rhetoric from MAGA Influencers Threatens Support

12/29/2025

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A Jewish People Policy Institute study finds rising anti-Israel rhetoric from MAGA influencers, beginning in 2025.
Candace Owens, a MAGA influencer, shows negative references to Israel rising from 96% to 75% of comments on Jews, with antisemitic tropes.
Tucker Carlson, a MAGA influencer, increased negative mentions from 51% to 70% after April 2025 and did not consistently express antisemitism.
Study warns this antisemitism threatens Israel's support within the American right.

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A Jewish People Policy Institute study finds rising anti-Israel rhetoric from MAGA influencers, beginning in 2025.
Candace Owens, a MAGA influencer, shows negative references to Israel rising from 96% to 75% of comments on Jews, with antisemitic tropes.
Tucker Carlson, a MAGA influencer, increased negative mentions from 51% to 70% after April 2025 and did not consistently express antisemitism.
Study warns this antisemitism threatens Israel's support within the American right.