Trump Feigns Ignorance, Netanyahu Gets His Weapons Anyway
Al Jazeera reports Trump's recent comments to Israel's parliament that Netanyahu frequently requested weapons, some of which were obscure even to a former commander-in-chief. This performative bewilderment sidesteps the glaring reality: the U.S. has poured over $158 billion in military aid to Israel since its founding, ensuring they'd have weapons even Trump's generals struggled to name. Consider
the 2024 supplemental aid package, passed with overwhelming bipartisan support, which earmarked another $14.1 billion in security assistance. This isn't about specific weapon types; it's about an unwavering blank check. These 'unheard-of' weapons arrive regardless of who sits in the Oval Office. It’s a bipartisan commitment fueled by lobbying power. In 2023 alone, AIPAC spent over $3.7 million
lobbying various politicians to ensure this aid flows freely. So, while Trump might play the clueless outsider, the system ensures Netanyahu's shopping list is always fulfilled, often with taxpayer dollars that could fund domestic needs. One might wonder if the U.S. even has a choice, or if the entire defense budget is just a personal armory for 'allies.'