Trump says Israel has lost its 'total control' of Congress, is losing PR war over Gaza
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# Trump Says Israel Has Lost Its 'Total Control' of Congress, Is Losing PR War Over Gaza
In a Daily Caller interview, U.S. president claims his administration did more for Israel than any before, yet observes the once-dominant pro-Israel lobby in Washington has weakened, attributing this to progressive Democrats like 'AOC plus three'
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Sep 3, 2025 1:16 am IDT
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A demonstrator wearing a U.S. President Donald Trump costume takes part in a protest to demand the immediate release of hostages held in Gaza since the October 7, 2023 attack on Israel by Hamas, in Tel Aviv, Israel, July 19, 2025. REUTERS/Ammar AwadCredit: Ammar Awad/רויטרס
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U.S. President Donald Trump said that he understands his base is becoming increasingly critical of Israel, while reviving tropes about the pro-Israel lobby's waning influence in Washington because of progressive Democrats, messaging he used throughout his second presidential campaign.
Trump said in an interview with the Daily Caller, recorded on Friday and aired Monday, that he is aware of a growing group of Republicans, especially young ones, who are skeptical of U.S. support for Israel. "Yeah I'm aware of it," Trump said.
He pointed to his own record on the issue, saying "nobody has done more for Israel than I have," citing the "recent attacks with Iran, wiping that thing out."
He also claimed that support for Israel has waned in Washington. "I will tell you, Israe