The House of Representatives decisively rejected Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene's proposal to cut funding for Israel, highlighting a clear distinction between her interpretation of 'America First' and the current direction of the policy. Greene's amendment, which sought to remove five hundred million dollars in aid from Israel, was supported by only a handful of lawmakers and was accompanied by rhetoric accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza.
The article draws a historical parallel between Greene's stance and the isolationist, antisemitic views of Charles Lindbergh and the original America First Committee before the Second World War. While Lindbergh's movement advocated strict neutrality and harbored antisemitic sentiments, the modern 'America First' approach under President Donald Trump maintains strong support for key allies like Israel, especially when aligned with American security interests.
The majority of lawmakers demonstrated a commitment to supporting Israel and rejected the isolationist and divisive rhetoric that once characterized the America First movement. The episode underscores the ongoing debate over the meaning and application of 'America First' in contemporary American foreign policy.