Former Israeli ambassador Michael Oren told Mark Levin’s Life, Liberty & Levin that any memorandum of understanding with Iran was “never” going to be honored by the mullahs, a blunt reminder that Tehran cannot be trusted with agreements or restraints. That admission should raise alarm bells in Washington, because naive diplomacy that ignores Iran’s record only invites more aggression and emboldens our adversaries.
Meanwhile in Congress, Rep. Thomas Massie moved to cut $3.3 billion in U.S. aid to Israel, and House Democrats are fractured and publicly squabbling over their response. The split among Democratic leaders shows a party adrift on national security, willing to entertain policies that undermine our closest ally at a time of regional chaos.
Conservatives should be furious but not surprised: a party that increasingly panders to anti-Israel sentiment cannot be counted on to stand with freedom-loving nations when it matters most. This isn’t about blind loyalty; it’s about clear-eyed realism — Israel is a strategic partner and a bulwark against the very forces that threaten the West.
If Iran signs papers, they will violate them on day one, and Americans deserve leaders who prepare for that reality rather than placate dictators with paper promises. The proper response is strength — tightened sanctions, robust deterrence, and unambiguous support for Israel’s right to defend itself — not the moral cowardice of cutting support when our allies need us.
Patriots in both parties must demand clarity: spend taxpayer dollars defending America’s interests, not fueling internal political theater. Republicans should seize this moment to expose Democratic weakness, rally the public behind a muscular foreign policy, and ensure Congress keeps its commitment to the only reliable democratic ally in the Middle East.
