Occupied Country? Why 90% of Politicians Ignore Public Opinion on Israel

Jul 25, 2026

A former CIA officer argues the U.S. government now serves Israel's interests over its own, painting a dark picture for anyone who thinks America still sets its own foreign policy.

  • Israel is described as one of the top spy threats to the U.S., alongside Russia and China, with nearly 200 agents said to target American defense contractors.
  • The claim: Israel stole fighter jet technology so it could upgrade its F-35s itself, refusing the toned-down version the U.S. offered allies.
  • Congress is accused of lining up behind Israel because most members take AIPAC money or fear losing its backing.
  • A majority of Americans now say the U.S. is too close to Israel and call the Gaza war a genocide, but around 90% of elected officials still back Israel.
  • Only a few lawmakers — Thomas Massie, Ro Khanna — are named as pushing back, and their numbers are not growing.

Outlook: The gap between public opinion and how politicians vote is expected to keep widening, with no sign leaders will change course.

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