Scott Horton Show - Just the Interviews 4/10/25 Max Blumenthal on Israel’s Control over America’s Middle East Policy
Apr 13, 2025
Max Blumenthal, senior editor of The Grayzone and author of several impactful works, discusses Israel's profound influence over U.S. foreign policy. Highlighting leaked AIPAC audio, he reveals the organization’s control over the Trump administration. The conversation also dives into the evolving dynamics of the Israel lobby in Congress and the potential repercussions of a U.S.-Iran conflict. Blumenthal critiques the shifting sentiment towards Israel among younger Republicans while addressing broader geopolitical issues in the Middle East, including Syria and Turkey's leadership.
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AIPAC's Control
- Leaked audio reveals AIPAC leaders boasting about controlling Trump's national security team.
- The recording, from a 2025 Congressional summit, exposes AIPAC's influence.
AIPAC's Influence
- AIPAC leverages pro-Israel money to influence members of Congress.
- This control ensures support for their agenda, as confirmed by AIPAC's CEO.
Loyalty Pledges
- AIPAC pressures Congressional candidates early on, demanding loyalty pledges to Israel.
- Refusal results in aggressive campaign funding against them, making it difficult to win.
