The Tom Woods Show Ep. 2749 Israeli Interests and U.S. Interests Aren't the Same
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Apr 4, 2026 
Scott Horton, libertarian journalist and foreign policy expert, lays out why U.S. and Israeli interests diverge. He traces the relationship’s origins and Israel’s expansionist aims. He contrasts American strategic goals with Israeli regional ambitions. He examines lobbying, evangelical influence, Iran policy, and the real costs and feasibility of military options.
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American Public Wants Peace Not Empire
- American popular interest favors peace, commerce and avoiding Middle Eastern entanglements rather than imperial regional control.
- Horton contrasts that with the American empire's interest in dominating choke points to pressure rivals like China and keep compliant regional clients.
Israel Lobby Shapes U.S. Middle East Policy
- The Israel lobby has repeatedly influenced U.S. presidential policy, blocking concessions like limiting settlements or normalizing with Iran.
- Horton recounts H.W. Bush clashing with the lobby over loan guarantees and losing political traction afterward.
Islamic Fundamentalism Became Manufactured Alliance Glue
- Israeli strategists and some U.S. policymakers framed 'Islamic fundamentalism' as shared threat to cement U.S.-Israel ties after the Cold War.
- Horton cites Trita Parsi and Israeli strategists admitting the label was chosen to create new alliance glue.