According to US media reports on June 20, Bannon, the former strategist of Trump, openly criticized Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu in his program. He said, "You talk about America First, but it has become America F***ing Dead. Who the hell are you to lecture us?" Bannon's tone was strong, and his words were harsh enough. He believed that the United States should not be forced to take sides for Israel, nor should it be dragged into a war that it is destined to get stuck in. He also emphasized, "The American people have had enough and will not tolerate this happening again. If you can't win by yourselves, please solve it by yourselves, don't drag us into it." [Bannon image] America Prior or Not Bannon represents a large group of Trump supporters, namely the so-called "America First" faction. These people support a strong military and fighting extremism, but they do not support endless involvement in overseas wars. They originally supported Trump because he promised to make the United States stop being the "world police". But now, with Israel constantly escalating tensions and urging the United States to take action against Iran, this part of the population has begun to feel uneasy. This is actually an internal conflict within "MAGA". Although "MAGA" seems to have taken shape now, it hasn't been around for long. It includes both newcomers and old-timers - including establishment members and even some Democrats who have switched sides. The newcomers stick to "America First", believing it to be the foundation of "MAGA". But those old-timers, with close ties to Israeli capital, don't care about "America First"; they pursue "Israel First". [Israeli and American flags image] Why can Israel always persuade the US? So why do US presidents, whether Democratic Biden or Republican Trump, seem to be at a loss when it comes to Israel-related issues, and even appear to follow orders blindly? The reason is simple. Israel's lobbying system in the United States is very mature and highly efficient. Organizations like AIPAC spend large amounts of money each year to influence the stance of congressmen, with countless political donation networks backing them up. Politicians in the US are not unaware of these operations, but they must rely on these resources to win elections, especially in the primary stage. Offending these financial backers and media platforms means many won't even qualify to run. Another factor is that Israel's military and intelligence ties with the US go far beyond just being allies. Many high-end US military projects undergo实战 testing in Israel, such as the实战 deployment of the F-35 fighter jets carried out by the Israeli Air Force. In turn, Israel shares a large amount of intelligence in real time with the US intelligence system. Over time, Israel has indeed become a kind of "strategic pivot". Moreover, opposing Israel is a very sensitive issue in the US. For example, Obama once tried to pressure Israel on settlement issues, but not only faced strong backlash, but was also publicly humiliated. [Trump image] Israel is the Daddy From the results, although the United States is the strongest country in the world, when facing Israel, it feels like a son meeting his father. Why does the global superpower seem to lack initiative when dealing with a small country of only nine million people? The answer lies in the fact that Israel is no longer an ordinary ally. Through long-term planning, it has integrated itself into part of the US policy machine. In short, it can influence the domestic political direction of the United States. Therefore, these new members joining "MAGA" dare to scold Israel, but those seasoned politicians, even if they don't contribute, won't oppose either, obediently being Israel's good son. Original article: https://www.toutiao.com/article/7518288036145168948/ Disclaimer: The article expresses the author's personal views. Please express your attitude by clicking the "like/dislike" buttons below.