Trump Salutes Mega-Donor for Shaping U.S. Israel Policy
Al-Monitor reports former President Trump spotlighted Miriam Adelson’s direct hand in shaping U.S. decisions on Israel, recalling her frequent White House visits with her late husband, Sheldon Adelson. For those keeping score, Sheldon Adelson funneled an estimated $500 million into U.S. politics during his lifetime, backing conservative causes and pro-Israel policies. This isn't just 'influence
peddling'; it’s an admission of policy outsourcing to mega-donors. We’re routinely assured that U.S. foreign policy is guided by strategic interests and democratic values. Yet, here's a former President confirming that key decisions on a critical ally were, in part, crafted in consultation with a casino magnate and his wife. One might wonder: whose interests are truly being served when policy is a
quid pro quo for campaign contributions? Apparently, it's not the American public, but those with the deepest pockets.