BREAKING: Former President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning that Israel is losing its influence in Congress and globally amid the ongoing conflict with Hamas. In an urgent interview with The Daily Caller, Trump stated that the left-wing U.S. politicians’ growing opposition to Israel is damaging its longstanding support.
Trump emphasized, “Israel was the strongest lobby I’ve ever seen. They had total control over Congress, and now they don’t. I’m a little surprised to see that.” His comments come as public sentiment shifts against Israel due to the escalating war in Gaza, which he claims is hurting Israel’s global image.
The former president defended Israel’s military actions but cautioned, “They’re gonna have to get that war over with. But it is hurting Israel. There’s no question about it.” He noted that while Israel might be winning militarily, it is losing the battle for public perception.
Trump pointed to high-profile critics like Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Rep. Ilhan Omar, who have openly condemned Israel’s actions in Gaza, stating, “There was a time where you couldn’t speak bad, if you wanted to be a politician, you couldn’t speak badly. But today, you have AOC plus three, and all these lunatics, and they’ve really changed it.”
His comments reflect a larger trend in U.S. politics, where support for Israel is increasingly questioned, particularly among younger and progressive lawmakers. Trump, who has historically been a staunch ally of Israel, still expressed his backing, saying, “Israel is amazing, because I have good support from Israel. Nobody has done more for Israel than I have.”
The former president also highlighted the significance of the October 7 attacks, which resulted in over 1,200 casualties in Israel, urging people not to forget the brutality of that day. “You have people that deny it ever happened, they’re deniers,” he said, comparing these denials to Holocaust denial.
As tensions rise and public opinion shifts, the implications for U.S.-Israel relations could be profound. Observers are watching closely to see how this evolving narrative will impact both domestic politics and international relations.
Stay tuned for more updates as this story develops.