Steve Bannon and Laura Loomer Clash Over Israel Policy

Bannon and Loomer's Heated Exchange

• ⚡ Steve Bannon and Laura Loomer engaged in a tense argument concerning US policy towards Israel.
• 🎯 Loomer criticized conservative commentators for being overly focused on Israel and neglecting the threat of Islam.
• 💥 Bannon countered, accusing Israel of sucking up US resources to commit atrocities and slaughter innocent people.

Accusations of Manipulation and Funding

• 💡 Loomer claimed the Trump administration was manipulated by Qatar, which she stated provided safe haven to Hamas leaders.
• 💰 Bannon alleged that Netanyahu created Hamas to divide Palestinians and continue taking Palestinian land, questioning why Israel would help fund them.
• 💸 The discussion touched upon the billions of dollars in US aid to Israel, with Bannon suggesting this money was used for atrocities and land theft.

Calls for Regime Change and Decoupling

• 🗣️ Bannon called for regime change in Jerusalem, stating that Netanyahu's government had lied to the American government and people.
• 🔗 The concept of the "Greater Israel project" was discussed, with Bannon questioning when America signed off on supporting such an empire.
• ✂️ A desire for the US to "decouple" from Israel was expressed, meaning no more money or aid, and for Israel to be responsible for its own actions.

Influence and Control Over US Politics

• 🇺🇸 Bannon argued that Israel, through its lobby, controls the US government more than any other entity, with 90% of Congress voting with Israel 100% of the time.
• 🇶🇦 Loomer suggested that Qatar has more influence and spends more money on lobbying American politicians than Israel.
• ⚖️ The discussion also touched on the idea that Congress members betraying the US for Israeli lobby money should be tried for treason.
• 🚫 The hosts of The Young Turks expressed a strong desire to stop funding Israel, viewing the relationship as an embarrassment and a loss of American sovereignty.