Valuetainment “Israel’s An Only Child” - Debate Over Trump’s Loyalty to Israel & Ties to Miriam Adelson
Oct 29, 2025
In this discussion, journalist Glenn Greenwald tackles U.S.–Israel relations, challenging the notion of Israel as the 'only child' of the Middle East. He critiques the loyalty of U.S. elites to Israel and highlights how Israeli intelligence can manipulate perceptions. The conversation shifts to Trump's unpredictable diplomacy, exploring his ties to pro-Israel donors and regional leaders. They also analyze how public incidents impact perceptions of power dynamics, questioning if they reflect true leverage or mere stagecraft.
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Only Child Comparison For Israel
- Patrick Bet-David recounts growing up with a peer from a well-off family to illustrate how only children feel entitled and 'owned' by parents.
- He compares Israel to an only child in the Middle East to explain U.S. policy imbalance.
U.S. Support Extends Beyond Israel
- Glenn Greenwald notes the U.S. has long balanced Israel by supporting Arab regimes like Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Jordan.
- He argues America already cultivated multiple regional allies, so Israel wasn't the sole recipient of U.S. support.
Diversify Alliances To Gain Leverage
- Patrick Bet-David advises diversifying leverage like a business spreads risk across multiple insurance carriers.
- He suggests the U.S. should build more regional partnerships to avoid overreliance on Israel.