Scott Horton Show - Just the Interviews 8/15/25 Matt Wolfson on the People Funding the Attacks on Thomas Massie
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Aug 18, 2025 Matt Wolfson, an investigative journalist known for his insights on political influences, discusses the funding behind attacks on Congressman Thomas Massie. He reveals key individuals and organizations driving these efforts, linking them to a broader network focused on maintaining Israel's interests in U.S. foreign policy. They explore the disconnect between elite donors and grassroots supporters, critique the commodification of support for Israel in media, and emphasize the need for authentic political advocacy amid shifting dynamics in conservative circles.
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Small Network, Big Influence
- Matt Wolfson says Zionist influence in US policy flows from a small network of powerful financiers and institutions.
- He estimates about 250 people/families concentrate influence tied to military-corporate power.
Who’s Backing The Attack
- Wolfson names Miriam Adelson, John Paulson, and Paul Singer as main funders attacking Thomas Massie.
- He shows these donors use philanthropy and paid operatives to influence local U.S. politics from afar.
Philanthropy Builds Loyalty
- Wealthy donors buy respectability by funding universities and research centers to shape elites.
- Wolfson argues beneficiaries feel loyalty to funders and become part of the power structure.
