Trump claims pro-Israel lobby has lost its sway in Congress
In a pre-recorded interview, Donald Trump said the influence of pro-Israel lobbying groups in Washington has sharply declined over the past two decades.
Donald Trump appeared in a pre-recorded interview on the hyper-partisan network Real America’s Voice, where host Wayne Allyn Root asked about a “communist colour revolution” in major U.S. cities. Trump responded that the most notable shift he has observed in the last decade concerns Israel and the Jewish community, noting that the pro-Israel lobby, once the strongest in Washington, has lost its grip, particularly in the House of Representatives and among Democrats.
He referenced a recent one outlet-NORC survey that indicates a sharp drop in support for Israel among Democrats and a growing divide within the Republican electorate. Trump also targeted Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, labeling him “virtually a Palestinian,” a line he has repeated in previous interviews and at the 2025 White House Correspondents’ Dinner. The president’s comments follow earlier admissions in a 2025 one outlet's interview that young Republicans are less supportive of Israel and that congressional backing for Israel is now a thing of the past. Critics have condemned Trump’s language as xenophobic, especially given Schumer’s long record as a staunch Israel ally.
Why it matters
Trump’s claim signals a perceived shift in U.S. political support for Israel, which could affect future policy and aid decisions.
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