Israel is not criticized as a state among others but portrayed as uniquely controlling, uniquely corrupting, uniquely illegitimate. If Foreign Influence Is the Concern, Follow the RecordIf the concern were truly foreign influence, the spotlight would look very different. The Myth of Jewish ControlIf Israel “controlled” American foreign policy, history would look very different. The Real ReckoningYes, foreign influence exists in the United States. January 10, 2026 debate with Michael Rectenwald on Foreign Influence.