Now, the state of Israel – not AIPAC, to be clear – is running television ads in Iowa, a key Senate battleground state that may only be in play for Democrats thanks to the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.
In one TV ad, Israel specifically touts its willingness to wage war. “Israel confronts Iran and its network of proxies directly, addressing those dangers at their source,” the ad says, claiming that this helps “deter aggression” and “stop a wider conflict” – as if America isn’t currently at war with Iran.
“For Americans, the benefit is straightforward,” the ad claims
Most powers try to influence elections for various reasons its just part of the game
I mean, source? What’s France doing to influence US elections?
Hate to be that guy, but do you recall that little war they helped us win about 250 years ago?
I don’t hate to be that guy, but I said “doing,” not “did,” so it needs to something happening in the present.
Good point. I’m sure they have far too much going on right now to care.
France isn’t dependent on US aid for survival, why would they bother?
Israel is another thing. US aid is vital to their survival.
Russia and China have other motivations, but do what they can.
Type “Russia usa election influence” or “China usa election influence” in your favorite search engine for examples
Also, note that OP said “most powers” and “various reasons”, which doesn’t mean “France is trying to influence US elections”, so your response is… well. You know.
Well clearly it’s causing trouble for them to have Trump around.
But “most powers” means more than just Russia and China; by sheer numbers it should include a good chunk of US-aligned powers. France was just the first example that came mind; you can replace it with Germany or Italy or what have you. The point is: What Israel is doing is in no way typical; most countries don’t try to manipulate their stronger allies’ political process (because usually they’d get shut down hard) and most countries don’t allow their weaker allies to manipulate their political process.