U.S. Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has called for the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) to register as a foreign agent, escalating her criticism of Israel’s influence in American politics.
During an interview on The Matt Gaetz Show on Thursday, Greene was asked about repeated accusations of anti-Semitism stemming from her vocal opposition to Israel’s influence in U.S. foreign policy. She responded, “I completely reject that. As a matter of fact, I find that to be a form of bullying, and, you know, I think organizations like AIPAC and Christians United for Israel should register under the law as foreign agents because they are lobbying on behalf of Israel.”
Christians United for Israel, an influential Evangelical Christian organization, promotes political support for Israel based on biblical interpretations. Greene took aim at this position as well, stating, “The modern state of Israel is not the Israel of the Bible. I think a lot of evangelical Christians are very confused about that.”
She went on to criticize the pressure placed on American politicians to repeatedly affirm support for Israel. “You have to pledge your loyalty and say ‘Israel is our greatest ally’ over and over again and prove it in social media posts,” Greene said.
Over recent months, Greene has positioned herself as a prominent critic of U.S. foreign interventions and what she describes as “unconditional” support for Israel. She is among the few sitting American politicians to publicly acknowledge that Israel possesses nuclear weapons—something U.S. officials have historically avoided addressing. Greene has also voiced frustration over the possibility of the United States entering a war with Iran solely for Israel’s benefit, a sentiment that resonates with many within the Trump-aligned Republican base.
Historically, concern over foreign lobbying is not without precedent. In 1962, President John F. Kennedy ordered the American Zionist Council (AZC), the predecessor to AIPAC, to register as a foreign agent. He was reportedly in the process of applying similar pressure to the newly formed AIPAC before his assassination.
Greene’s remarks mark a significant departure from the Republican Party’s traditionally unwavering support for Israel. Her position may reflect broader generational shifts within the GOP’s base—recent polling indicates that fewer than 30% of Republicans under age 30 express support for Israel. As these views gain traction among voters, they may increasingly influence the party’s elected representatives.