Israel First & Americans Last
April 14, 2026โข493 words
Have you ever wondered what actually happens behind the closed doors of the White House?
According to journalist Max Blumenthal, the "America First" era might actually be defined by an "Israel First" agenda.
He argues that the level of influence Israel holds over the U.S. government has reached the point of an effective coup. This influence is not just about lobbying in the traditional sense. It involves a network of billionaires, media groups, and strategic personnel placement that shapes the very core of American foreign policy.
The foundation of this control starts with money.
Blumenthal points to the massive influence of pro-Israel billionaires who fund presidential campaigns. Figures like Sheldon Adelson and Paul Singer are described as the real power brokers behind the scenes. For instance, the decision to scrap the Iran nuclear deal is framed as a deeper bargain made in exchange for hundreds of millions of dollars in campaign donations.
These Zionist donors ensure that American politicians in Congress and the executive branch and to a large extent the supreme Court remain in favour toward Israeli foreign interests, especially Israeli land expansion and genocidal actions such as the massive indiscriminate bombing of 100% of the Gaza people over 2.5 years.
Beyond the money, the actual people running the government are a primary concern in these sources. Blumenthal identifies figures like Jared Kushner as key moles who allegedly took direct instructions from Benjamin Netanyahu.
This trend appears to continue with the newest round of government appointees. Nominees such as Marco Rubio and Mike Waltz are described as pet projects of the Israel lobby who have been cultivated and funded for years. This author suggest that these officials advocate the Netanyahu line over traditional American interests because their careers and millions of dollars of donations depend on that support.
One of the most striking claims involves a specific meeting in the White House Situation Room. The author describe a scene where Benjamin Netanyahu sat at the head of the table while Donald Trump sat to the side. During this meeting, Netanyahu reportedly dictated policy and used fear-mongering tactics about Iran. Even when U.S. officials like John Ratcliffe or Marco Rubio reportedly felt the claims were ridiculous, they acted as yesmen.
The Israeli PM, Benjamin Netanyahu effectively functions as a primary decision-maker for the United States!
The reach of this influence even extends into the media that many Americans consume every day. The Salem Media Group, which hosts many popular conservative voices, is identified in the sources as a registered Israeli foreign agent.
Not surprising, members of the Trump family are stated to own a significant stake in this group, which effectively merges their business interests with a foreign government's propaganda efforts.
While some influencers like Tucker Carlson are now facing attacks for dissenting, the author highlight a massive Israel lobby effort to pay podcasters millions of dollars to spread pro-Israeli expansion narratives that favour Israel over American neutrality.