Rahm Emanuel Advocates Ending U.S. Military Aid to Israel

Rahm Emanuel, a prominent Democratic figure and possible 2028 presidential candidate, has publicly called for the cessation of U.S. military aid to Israel, stating that Israel should bear the full cost of its defense. He emphasized that U.S. taxpayers should no longer subsidize Israel, highlighting a significant shift in his position despite his prior support for Israeli defense initiatives.

This change mirrors a broader trend within the Democratic Party, with other representatives like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ro Khanna expressing similar sentiments. Recent polls indicate a decline in American support for Israel, particularly among independents and Democrats, coinciding with rising anti-Israel sentiment following the Gaza conflict. The Democratic National Committee faces internal pressure as some members call for a reevaluation of support for pro-Israel organizations like AIPAC amid these evolving views.