Trump says Israel no longer holds ‘total control’ over US Congress
US president expresses surprise at waning influence of pro-Israel lobby amid shifting public opinion
WASHINGTON, US (MNTV) — US President Donald Trump said Israel has lost its once dominant influence over Congress, a development he described as “amazing,” highlighting a decline in support for the longtime US ally.
In an interview with the Daily Caller, Trump noted that Israel had previously commanded the strongest lobby in Congress he had ever witnessed, surpassing corporations and states alike.
“Israel had the strongest lobby in Congress of anything I’ve ever seen. Today, it doesn’t have that strong a lobby. It’s amazing. They had total control over Congress, and now they don’t,” Trump remarked.
The comments come despite Trump’s administration being one of the most overtly supportive of Israel in recent years, backing its military operations in Gaza and deepening bilateral ties.
However, the political climate in Washington is shifting, with growing criticism of unconditional aid to Israel from both Democrats and segments of Trump’s Republican base.
Far-right figures such as Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene and commentator Tucker Carlson have argued that continued military spending on Israel undermines Trump’s “America First” agenda.
Their criticism reflects broader discontent with US policy, particularly among younger Republicans.
A Quinnipiac University poll released last week showed 60 percent of Americans oppose sending military aid to Israel, compared to 32 percent in favor.
This marked the highest level of opposition since polling on the issue began in November 2023, shortly after lsrael launched ruthless attacks on Palestine which is still going unconditionally.
The survey revealed sharp partisan divides: 75 percent of Democrats and 66 percent of Independents opposed military aid, while Republicans showed greater support, with 56 percent in favor and 36 percent opposed.
Analysts note that younger Republicans are increasingly distancing themselves from Israel, signaling a broader generational shift.
The decline in Israel’s influence has coincided with a rise in sympathy for Palestinians.
According to the same poll, 37 percent of voters said they sided more with Palestinians, compared to 36 percent with Israelis, while 27 percent expressed no preference.
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