U.S. Politics and Media Captured by Pro-Israel Interests

The U.S. political system and major media institutions have become increasingly subservient to Israeli interests-often at the expense of democracy, truth, and moral accountability-with this influence spanning both Democrats and Republicans, corporate news outlets, and media platforms owned by pro-Israel billionaires. This perspective is presented by journalist Aaron Maté.

Kamala Harris, Biden, and Political Submission to Israel

• Harris publicly claimed she and Biden "brought peace to Gaza," despite ongoing genocide.

• Maté argues Harris refused to distance herself from Biden's Israel policy-even though polls show her election chances would increase if she did.

• This demonstrates that for U.S. politicians, support for Israel outweighs electoral strategy, morality, or public opinion.

• Politicians fear losing future book deals, speaking engagements, or elite acceptance if they criticize Israel.

Democrats vs. Republicans: Both Serve Israel First

• Both parties prioritize Israeli interests over U.S. democracy.

• Even when electoral loss is likely, politicians maintain unwavering support for Israel.

• Figures like AOC falsely claimed Harris was "working tirelessly for a ceasefire," despite no evidence.

• This reveals what Maté calls "anti-Palestinian fanaticism embedded in U.S. political culture."

The Abraham Accords and Regional Complicity

• U.S., Israel, Gulf states, and Egypt are pushing forward "peace deals" without Palestinian consent.

• These deals normalize relations with Israel while offering Palestinians nothing-just vague promises of a 'pathway' to a state.

• Arab regimes view Palestinians as a geopolitical burden rather than a cause.

Marwan Barghouti and Why Israel Won't Allow Palestinian Unity

• Marwan Barghouti, the most popular Palestinian political figure, remains in Israeli prison.

• Israel refuses to release him despite his non-Hamas affiliation and popularity.

• Maté argues Hamas' motivation on October 7 was not mass killing but gaining leverage to free leaders like Barghouti.

• Barghouti symbolizes Palestinian unity and legitimacy, which both Israel and the Palestinian Authority fear.

Media Takeover: Billionaires, Propaganda, and Censorship

Zionist Influence Over Corporate Media

• Pro-Israel billionaires now control vast media and tech platforms:

  • Jeff Bezos - Washington Post

  • Larry Ellison - Buying TikTok; major funder of Israel's military

  • Elon Musk - X (Twitter), pro-Israel leaning

  • Adelsons - Funded Trump and shaped Middle East policy

Barry Weiss: Symbol of Media Capture

• Barry Weiss, a vocal pro-Israel activist with no newsroom experience, was appointed head of CBS News.

• Her appointment exposes corporate media as ideological propaganda machines, not journalistic institutions.

TikTok & Gaza Footage

• U.S. politicians admitted TikTok is being targeted because young Americans saw raw footage of Israeli war crimes.

• Result: Efforts to ban or control TikTok to stop pro-Palestinian narratives.

Collapse of Trust in U.S. Media

• Only 25% of Americans trust mainstream media, the lowest in modern history.

• Decline is due to:

  • Corporate lies (e.g., Russiagate, war propaganda)

  • Open bias for Israel

  • Censorship of Palestinian voices

• Maté warns: mistrust is good when based on truth-but dangerous when exploited by cult-like movements such as MAGA.

Russiagate vs. Real Foreign Influence

• Maté calls Russiagate one of the "dumbest conspiracy theories" promoted by media.

• Meanwhile, Trump openly admitted serving the interests of Israeli billionaires like Sheldon Adelson.

• Yet media ignored this real foreign influence.

Is There Hope for Truth and Journalism?

• Maté says: Yes-but only through independent media.

• Outlets like MintPress News, The Grayzone, Substack, Democracy Now (with limits) still challenge empire narratives.

• However, independent media is fragmented, underfunded, and often censored.

Conclusion: Truth as Resistance

• Israel's influence over U.S. politics and media is not a "conspiracy"-it is publicly documented.

• The Gaza genocide has lifted the mask, exposing how deeply empire and media are intertwined.

• Maté urges people to support independent journalism as a moral responsibility in times of censorship and war.