Conservative strategies, historically aimed at exploiting divisions within American society, are critiqued for their insincerity, particularly in the context of Donald Trump's administration. Trump's previous claims of protecting LGBT rights were seen as a political tactic, as his administration later actively undermined these rights, similar to his superficial stance on antisemitism, which is argued to be a ploy to attack liberal institutions. Despite evidence of antisemitism being mainstreamed by Trump and his allies, some figures, including those within the Jewish community, support Trump's actions against academia under the guise of combating antisemitism. Israel's defenders often conflate criticism of Israel with antisemitism, which contributes to the overstatement of antisemitism on the political left and justifies Trump's authoritarian measures. The ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza further complicates these dynamics, with accusations of antisemitic conspiracy against critics of Israel's actions, revealing deep divisions and misunderstandings within Jewish and broader political communities.

Donald Trump's initial support for LGBT rights during his 2016 campaign was later contradicted by policies that undermined these communities, illustrating a pattern of using social issues as political tools.

The Trump administration's proclaimed fight against antisemitism is critiqued as a facade for targeting liberal academia, with the administration's actions and associations, including figures like Elon Musk and Leo Terrell, indicating a mainstreaming of antisemitic rhetoric.

Some prominent Jewish figures, such as Jonathan Greenblatt and Deborah Lipstadt, have unexpectedly supported Trump's measures against perceived antisemitism in academia, despite evidence of Trump's insincerity and association with antisemitic figures.

Criticism of Israel, particularly regarding its actions in Gaza, is often mislabeled as antisemitic by its defenders, who fail to recognize legitimate opposition to Israel's policies, leading to exaggerated claims of antisemitism on the left.

The humanitarian situation in Gaza is dire, with Israel's blockade severely restricting essential supplies, leading to international criticism and accusations of antisemitic conspiracy against those opposing Israel's actions.

Deborah Lipstadt's analogy of Trump as a divine agent reflects a problematic endorsement of his authoritarian tactics by some Jewish supporters, revealing complex dynamics in Jewish political allegiances.

The rise of Holocaust denial and antisemitic rhetoric in right-wing media, coupled with Trump's shifting alliances, raises concerns about the future of Jewish communities under his influence, despite previous alignments with his administration.