Smotrich Confident He Can Spin Trump's Annexation Stance Again
Smotrich's confidence isn't arbitrary; it's a testament to decades of successful lobbying. His assertion follows reports that Trump privately told donors he opposes unilateral annexation—a stance often softened when facing the full might of pro-Israel lobbying groups like AIPAC. According to OpenSecrets, AIPAC alone spent over $3.6 million in lobbying during the 2022 election cycle and $3.5
million in 2023. These aren't donations to specific candidates but massive public relations and influence campaigns aimed directly at shaping U.S. policy. The idea that a U.S. President's 'mind' can be reliably 'changed' on such a critical international issue, simply by an Israeli minister saying so, speaks volumes about who truly dictates Middle East policy in Washington. One might even wonder if
electoral promises are just placeholders until the 'real' foreign policy donors weigh in. How many times does an American president need to 'change his mind' before we admit it's not his decision to begin with?