Israel CAUGHT Spying On Trump & HERE’S WHY! w/ Max Blumenthal
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Takeaways
- ❖Israel has a history of spying on the US, with Jonathan Pollard cited as a key example.
- ❖The Pentagon reportedly raised the threat of Israeli spying on the US to the highest levels.
- ❖Former CIA officer Philip Giraldi claims Israel conducts more espionage against America than any other US ally, stealing technology and secrets.
- ❖Israel allegedly planted 'stingray' surveillance devices in the White House to target Donald Trump.
- ❖Israeli agents reportedly attempted to place a tracking device on a Secret Service emergency response vehicle meant for the President.
- ❖Netanyahu allegedly bombed Beirut to destroy the prospect of a US-Iran negotiated settlement, fearing a peace deal.
- ❖Max Blumenthal asserts that the 'backbone of MAGA' is the Zionist movement, which provides political and financial leverage over Trump and other politicians.
- ❖Trump's sons are reportedly involved in Israeli-linked businesses, including a drone company and a stake in Salem Media, a federally registered Israeli foreign agent.
- ❖Iran has used asymmetrical warfare to strategically checkmate the US in the Strait of Hormuz and, with Yemeni allies, threatened to close the Bab el Mandeb to Israeli shipping.
Insights
1Historical and Ongoing Israeli Espionage Against the US
The podcast highlights a long history of Israeli espionage against the United States, citing the Jonathan Pollard case and recent reports of Israel specifically targeting the Trump administration. Former CIA counterterrorism officer Philip Giraldi claims Israel conducts more espionage against America than any other US ally, stealing technology and secrets, and even selling US technology to countries unfriendly to the US. Max Blumenthal adds that three former senior US officials told Politico that Israel planted 'stingray' surveillance devices throughout the White House to target Donald Trump and attempted to place a tracking device on a Secret Service emergency response vehicle.
Jonathan Pollard case; Philip Giraldi's report 'The Spy Who Loves Us'; Politico report on 'stingray' devices; New York Times confirmation of tracking device attempt.
2Israeli Actions to Sabotage US-Iran Peace Deals
The speakers contend that Israel actively worked to undermine Trump's efforts to negotiate a peace deal with Iran. They allege that Israel spied on Trump's team involved in negotiations with Pakistan (aiming for an Iran deal) because Israel was not being briefed and feared Trump would cut a deal. Larry Johnson, former CIA, explicitly states that Netanyahu bombed Beirut to 'destroy the prospect for a negotiated settlement' between the US and Iran, fearing it would leave Israel 'out in the dark'. Max Blumenthal corroborates this, stating Israel literally and metaphorically tried to 'blow up negotiations'.
Claims by Jimmy Dore, Larry Johnson, and Max Blumenthal regarding spying on Trump's Pakistan negotiations and the bombing of Beirut.
3Extensive Israeli Leverage Over US Politics and Media
Max Blumenthal argues that Israel maintains enormous political and financial leverage over Donald Trump and the broader MAGA movement. He states that the 'backbone of MAGA is the Zionist movement,' with figures like the Adelson and Ellison families contributing hundreds of millions to Trump's campaigns. Blumenthal also claims Trump's sons are on the 'Israeli payroll,' citing their involvement in an Israeli drone company and a 30% stake in Salem Media, which is registered as a federally registered foreign agent of Israel. This leverage, he asserts, prevents Trump from defying Israeli interests, even when they conflict with US policy.
Max Blumenthal's analysis of Adelson and Ellison family contributions, Trump sons' business dealings (Israeli drone company, Salem Media stake), and the influence of Zionist figures within MAGA.
4Iran's Asymmetrical Strategy to Counter US/Israeli Pressure
The discussion highlights Iran's effective use of asymmetrical warfare to strategically checkmate the US, despite a minuscule military budget. Max Blumenthal explains that Iran's drones and small boats prevent the US from opening the Strait of Hormuz, establishing an 'economic chokepoint.' Following the attack on Beirut, Iran, in coordination with its allies in Yemen (Ansar Allah), announced it would not allow Israeli shipping through the Bab el Mandeb (mouth of the Red Sea), effectively closing off Israel's Eilat port and deepening the global economic crisis.
Testimony of Pentagon Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Coats (as cited by Blumenthal); Iran's response to Beirut attack; Iran's alliance with Ansar Allah to threaten Bab el Mandeb shipping.
Bottom Line
The 'Board of Peace' established by Trump and Kushner for Gaza was allegedly a front for corruption, monetizing the conflict rather than genuinely aiding the region.
This suggests that even initiatives framed as humanitarian or peace-making can be exploited for financial gain by political figures, undermining trust in international aid and diplomatic efforts.
Investigative journalism could further expose the financial flows and beneficiaries of such 'peace' initiatives, potentially leading to greater accountability for political leaders and their families.
The influence of Israel-first billionaires and media entities on US political movements (e.g., MAGA) is so profound that it dictates policy, even when it leads to economic catastrophe for the US.
This implies a significant erosion of democratic accountability, where foreign interests, channeled through wealthy donors and media, can override the will of the electorate and national economic well-being.
Advocacy for stricter campaign finance laws, transparency in foreign agent registration (FARA), and independent media could help mitigate this alleged influence and restore domestic control over foreign policy.
Key Concepts
Political Leverage
The concept that external actors can exert significant influence over a nation's political decisions and leaders through financial contributions, media control, and strategic alliances, potentially overriding national interests.
Asymmetrical Warfare
A military strategy employed by a weaker combatant against a stronger one, utilizing unconventional tactics, technology, and geopolitical chokepoints to offset a conventional power imbalance and achieve strategic objectives.
Lessons
- Scrutinize the financial ties and affiliations of political candidates and media figures, especially regarding foreign interests, to identify potential conflicts of interest.
- Support independent journalism and alternative media sources that investigate and report on geopolitical influence and alleged espionage, as mainstream outlets may be compromised.
- Advocate for stronger oversight and enforcement of laws related to foreign lobbying and espionage to protect national sovereignty and prevent undue influence on US foreign policy.
Notable Moments
Max Blumenthal details how Netanyahu allegedly marched into the White House Situation Room, sat at the head of the table, and, with the Mossad director via video, gave Trump 'marching orders' for decapitation strikes on Iran.
This anecdote, if true, vividly illustrates the perceived power dynamic where a foreign leader dictates military strategy to the US President, highlighting a profound perceived lack of US sovereignty.
Quotes
"Israel conducts more espionage against America than any other US ally."
"It should almost be seen like an act of war."
"Israel has been spying on the United States for you know, 70 years or maybe 60. Uh two words, Jonathan Pollard. So this is not new."
"Netanyahu and Israel are trying to blow up negotiations between the US and Iran, literally and I guess in a symbolic sense."
"The backbone of Maga is the Zionist movement. Like, the the Likudnik oriented Zionist elite play such an important role in Maga. They're paying the key influencers."
"For Trump it's not about ideology, it's about money, it's about corruption. If he can um monetize a war, then that war works out for him."
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