No, Israel doesn’t run America
Rep. Thomas Massie's recent comments suggest a belief that Israel influences American politics, a claim rooted in antisemitic stereotypes. His defeat in the Republican primary is attributed to his conflicts with Donald Trump rather than any supposed Israeli control. The article argues that such narratives distract from serious political discourse and misrepresent the reality of U.S.-Israel relations.
- ▪Massie lost the primary after making controversial remarks about Israel's influence in Congress.
- ▪The article asserts that Massie's defeat was due to his conflicts with Trump, not Israeli involvement.
- ▪Polling shows a significant portion of both Democrats and Republicans hold unfavorable views of Israel.
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Shortly after being deposed by Republican primary voters last Tuesday, Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) took a parting shot at his Jewish bugbear: “I would have come out sooner, but I had to call my opponent and concede, and it took a while to find Ed Gallrein in Tel Aviv.” This wasn’t the first anti-Israel conspiracy Massie spewed. A few days before the election, he framed it as a “referendum” on “whether Israel gets to buy seats in Congress.” Recommended Stories Cuba’s regime has no military answer to American power Made in America, owned by Beijing: China’s quiet infiltration of US general aviation The fastest way to lose the biotech race with China Others echoed similar arguments.
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