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Prominent figures and activists within the 'Make America Great Again' (MAGA) movement are currently engaged in a heated internal debate regarding the 1967 Israeli attack on the U.S.S. Liberty during the Six-Day War. The historical incident, which resulted in the deaths of 34 American servicemen in the Mediterranean Sea, has resurfaced as a significant ideological litmus test within Donald Trump’s political base. This renewed scrutiny serves as a mechanism for factions within the movement to signal their skepticism of traditional foreign policy alliances and to challenge the long-standing, unwavering support for Israel that has historically characterized Republican platforms. While official investigations conducted by both the United States and Israel concluded decades ago that the assault was a tragic case of mistaken identity during the chaos of the Six-Day War, a growing segment of the MAGA movement is rejecting this consensus. These revisionist voices claim the strike was deliberate, using the 58-year-old tragedy to argue against continued military aid and close diplomatic ties. This internal rift highlights a broader struggle between the traditional pro-Israel wing of the GOP and a more isolationist, 'America First' faction that views such historical events as evidence of lopsided international partnerships. The debate has gained significant momentum on social media platforms and through various right-wing media outlets, where the U.S.S. Liberty has become a symbol for those questioning the 'Special Relationship' between Washington and Jerusalem. This factionalism creates a complex challenge for former President Donald Trump, who must balance his administration’s record—which includes moving the U.S. embassy to Jerusalem—with a base that increasingly values skepticism toward foreign entanglements and historical narratives. The dispute reflects how deep-seated historical grievances are being leveraged to shape the future of conservative foreign policy in the United States.