Overview
Judge Andrew Napolitano and Max Blumenthal discuss recent dramatic shifts in American political attitudes toward Israel and Gaza, the declining approval ratings of Donald Trump among young voters, and the broader implications of media and political responses to the Israel-Gaza conflict. The conversation covers polling data, shifts within Jewish political affiliations, Western governmental reactions, and the Epstein saga’s geopolitical resonance.
Polls and Public Opinion on Trump and Gaza
- Trump's approval among Americans aged 18–29 dropped from 55% in February to 28% in July 2025; disapproval rose from 45% to 72%.
- Key factors for the drop: Gaza conflict, economic dissatisfaction, and the revived Epstein scandal.
- Young Americans show a lasting and deep shift in perspective on Gaza, now central to their political views.
- Polls show a 58-point drop since November 2023 in Netanyahu’s approval among Americans under 40.
Shifting Political and Jewish Community Alignments
- Only 9% of registered Democrats currently support Israel’s war on Gaza, versus 71% of Republicans.
- Jewish Americans remain largely progressive and prioritize the economy and social issues over Israel in elections.
- A wealthy “Zionist billionaire class” is mobilizing to influence political outcomes in New York, aiming to defeat progressive candidates.
Western Government and Political Reactions
- UK and France have announced measures meant to pressure Israel, such as ending specific military/intel support, but have not halted broader military assistance.
- Mainstream Western political figures, including Bernie Sanders and others, increasingly criticize Israel's conduct and call for humanitarian intervention, reflecting pressure from party bases.
- U.S. politicians who previously supported military aid to Israel now publicly denounce Israeli policies due to mounting evidence and public pressure.
Humanitarian Crisis and Ethnic Cleansing Allegations in Gaza
- Reports of mass malnutrition, starvation, and civilian casualties in Gaza are widely acknowledged, despite Israeli government denials.
- Israel banned UNRWA (major relief provider), leading to an escalation in starvation and humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza.
- Israeli ministers and officials openly discuss plans for forced displacement and ethnic cleansing, intensifying global criticism.
Israeli and U.S. Political Dynamics
- Far-right Israeli politicians push for total denial of aid to Gaza, advocating for population displacement.
- U.S. political figures, including Marjorie Taylor Greene, break party lines to label events in Gaza as “genocide,” though some Democrats avoid the term.
- APAC and other organizations distanced themselves from politicians making extreme statements.
Epstein Saga and Geopolitical Implications
- Epstein’s connections to influential Zionist billionaires and Israeli intelligence raise questions about political leverage and blackmail potential.
- Recent focus on Epstein is used as a political weapon against Trump and possibly linked to broader U.S.-Israel intelligence relations.
- Historical allegations of Mossad blackmail of U.S. presidents highlight risks around kompromat.
Risks of Escalation and War
- Concern expressed that Trump, embroiled in scandal, might initiate military action (e.g., against Iran) to distract the public.
- There is skepticism that war with Iran would have public support, especially among younger Americans.
Decisions
- Cutting Military Aid to Israel: Supported by Sanders and King, with bills introduced as a step toward a ceasefire.
Action Items
- TBD – Listeners/Readers: Refer to Daniel Halper’s “Clinton Incorporated” for further information on Israeli intelligence and U.S. politics.