Israel First CRASHES OUT After Pro Palestine Democrats Win Big
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Takeaways
- ❖New York Democratic primaries saw a 'clean sweep' for candidates endorsed by Zohran Mamdani, who rejected pro-Israel messaging.
- ❖Incumbent Representative Dan Goldman, known for his pro-Israel stance, lost his primary to Brad Lander, who accused Israel of genocide.
- ❖A Pew survey indicates 80% of Democratic voters have an unfavorable view of Israel, and 52% of Jewish New Yorkers believe Israel committed genocide in Gaza.
- ❖High-profile Israeli figures, including former spy Mosab Hassan and convicted traitor Jonathan Pollard, have made explicit threats about using nuclear weapons, some against the US.
- ❖Colonel Douglas McGregor asserts that the US military is not equipped to seize the Strait of Hormuz and that the 'Israel lobby' significantly influences Washington's foreign policy.
- ❖Trump refused to sign a bipartisan housing bill, leveraging it to push his 'Save America Act,' which includes unrelated anti-trans provisions.
- ❖The income needed to buy a home has nearly doubled since 2020, with median home prices exceeding $400,000, highlighting a severe housing affordability crisis.
Insights
1New York Primaries Signal Democratic Shift on Israel
Pro-Palestine candidates, endorsed by Zohran Mamdani, achieved a 'clean sweep' in New York Democratic primary races, defeating incumbents like Dan Goldman who were backed by pro-Israel lobbies. This outcome is framed as a direct rejection of pro-Zionist messaging and a reflection of changing sentiment among Democratic voters.
Representative Dan Goldman lost his primary in New York City's 10th District to Brad Lander, who accused Israel of genocide. Assemblywoman Claire Valdez and Darya Avilla Chevalier, a pro-Palestinian activist, also won their races against pro-Israel incumbents. A Pew survey found 80% of Democratic voters have an unfavorable view of Israel, and 52% of Jewish Democrats in New York believe Israel committed genocide in Gaza.
2Explicit Nuclear Threats from Israeli Figures Raise Alarm
Several Israeli figures, including former Hamas member turned spy Mosab Hassan and convicted US traitor Jonathan Pollard, have openly threatened the use of nuclear weapons. These threats are presented as evidence of Israel's dangerous posture and its willingness to use extreme measures, even against allies like the United States, if its interests are challenged.
Mosab Hassan stated, 'Israel hasn't used everything that it has' and 'if they keep pushing Israel to the corner, they are the ones who are going to suffer the most,' implying nuclear use. Jonathan Pollard advocated for 'preemptive nukes' against Iran and recounted a past instance where Israel allegedly threatened the US with 'unconventional weapons' to lift an arms embargo in 1973.
3Trump Holds Housing Bill Hostage for Political Agenda
President Trump refused to sign a bipartisan housing bill, which passed both chambers with overwhelming support, in an attempt to force Congress to pass his 'Save America Act.' This act includes provisions for voter ID and proof of citizenship, but also controversial, unrelated bans on trans sports and gender-affirming care for minors, effectively stalling critical legislation addressing the national housing crisis.
Trump stated on Truth Social that the housing bill was 'of minor importance' compared to the 'desperately needed Save America Act.' The housing bill passed the House 358-32 and the Senate 85-5. The Save America Act failed in the Senate due to its non-budgetary, anti-trans provisions.
4US Military Limitations and Israel Lobby Influence in Middle East
Colonel Douglas McGregor argues that the US military is not equipped to militarily control the Strait of Hormuz due to Iran's advanced surveillance and weapon systems. He asserts that a powerful 'Israel lobby,' backed by billions of dollars, controls Washington and dictates US foreign policy in the Middle East, leading to costly and ineffective interventions.
McGregor explains Iran's 'linked space-based surveillance' and 'instantaneous targeting data' for ballistic missiles and unmanned systems make naval transit through the Strait of Hormuz extremely hazardous. He states that politicians are 'purchasing politicians for 30 plus years' and expect them to perform for the 'greater Israel project,' which includes making Israel a 'financial center of the world.'
5The Daily Wire's Decline Amidst Shifting Conservative Landscape
The Daily Wire, a prominent conservative media outlet, is experiencing significant financial struggles, including a one-third drop in paid subscribers and declining ad revenue. This decline is attributed to its unwavering pro-Israel stance, which increasingly alienates its audience, and a massive $50 million failure on a scripted series, signaling a misreading of both political sentiment and content strategy.
The Daily Wire's paid subscription base dropped by a third to 850,000, and ad revenue has continuously dropped since 2022. The company spent $50 million on 'the Pendragon cycle' which 'did not fully resonate' and 'consumed the majority of the 2025 content budget.' Ben Shapiro's firing of Candace Owens for calling the Gaza situation a genocide and his targeting of other conservatives for not being 'pro-Israel enough' are cited as contributing factors.
Bottom Line
President Trump is operating 'under duress' regarding US foreign policy in the Middle East, influenced by powerful donors and the threat of political or even physical harm if he deviates from the pro-Israel agenda.
This suggests that US foreign policy is not solely driven by presidential will or national interest, but by external pressures and a 'deep state' that can coerce even the Commander-in-Chief, leading to prolonged, costly, and potentially catastrophic engagements.
Understanding this dynamic can inform strategies for grassroots movements to counter such influence, focusing on exposing the sources of duress and empowering politicians who are truly independent of foreign lobbies.
The historical dominance of Persia (Iran) and Turkey in the Middle East, rather than Western powers or Israel, suggests that US withdrawal would naturally lead to these regional powers reasserting control, potentially stabilizing the region on their own terms.
This challenges the Western-centric view of regional stability and implies that continued US intervention is a 'temporary distortion' of natural dynamics, potentially exacerbating rather than resolving conflicts. Israel is viewed as an 'artificial construct' by regional elites.
A US withdrawal could open diplomatic and economic opportunities with these natural regional powers, allowing the US to reallocate resources to domestic issues and avoid being drawn into conflicts that do not serve its national interest.
Lessons
- Engage in local and primary elections to support candidates who prioritize American interests and challenge foreign policy orthodoxies, as demonstrated by the New York primary results.
- Critically evaluate media narratives, especially those from outlets like The Daily Wire or major news networks, for pro-Israel propaganda and intentional conflation of anti-Zionism with anti-Semitism.
- Advocate for a re-evaluation of US foreign policy, particularly regarding military aid and alliances that may not align with national security or economic well-being, and demand accountability for politicians influenced by foreign lobbies.
Quotes
"Israel is a foreign country, okay? Israel is not our mommy. Israel is not our daddy. Israel is not our responsibility. Israel is a foreign entity."
"The intentional conflation of the Zionist project with the Jewish population worldwide is one of the most disgusting and genuinely anti-Semitic things I have witnessed and seen. Because they are using American Jews as human shields for their treachery, for their war crimes, for their slaughter campaigns."
"If we don't get this straight opened, we could slide into a global depression."
"Is the motive the strength and prosperity of America or is it the strength and prosperity of Israel? That's a fair question."
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