{"id":1379,"date":"2026-07-17T16:48:23","date_gmt":"2026-07-17T16:48:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blueroutejournal.com\/?p=1379"},"modified":"2026-07-17T16:48:23","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T16:48:23","slug":"top-dem-folds-to-anti-israel-mob-after-attacks-on-his-family","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blueroutejournal.com\/?p=1379","title":{"rendered":"Top Dem Folds To Anti-Israel Mob After Attacks On His Family"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In a shameful flip-flop, Representative Adam Smith (D-WA), the ranking Democrat on the powerhouse House Armed Services Committee, surrendered to the radical Left on Wednesday, voting to freeze $3.3 billion in vital U.S. military assistance to Israel just days after promising he would oppose the measure.<\/p>\n

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At the end of June, Smith told Jewish Insider he planned to vote against the amendment, saying, \u201cI\u2019m against that. I don\u2019t think it has support because it cuts off humanitarian aid, military aid \u2014 all aid for Israel. So I don\u2019t think there\u2019s support for it, but we\u2019ll see.\u201d<\/p>\n

In Smith\u2019s statement explaining why he flipped, he tacitly implied that a ruthless campaign of intimidation right at his doorstep might have played a part in his decision.<\/p>\n

In a stunning statement posted to X, Smith hinted that a wave of aggressive far-left, anti-Israel agitators might have successfully bullied him into submission. The congressman detailed a catalog of terror targeted at his private life.<\/p>\n

Radicals vandalized his family home, ignited a fire in his driveway, and launched disruptive late-night demonstrations that terrorized his quiet neighborhood. The thuggery didn\u2019t stop there; unruly mobs repeatedly shut down his local town halls, and an innocent member of his congressional staff was physically assaulted.<\/p>\n

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My statement on my vote in support of Rep. Massie’s Amendment #8. pic.twitter.com\/gLoeYWiCNv<\/p>\n

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\u2014 Rep. Adam Smith (@RepAdamSmith) July 16, 2026<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

But rather than standing strong against the lawless mob, the powerful defense lawmaker folded like a lawn chair.<\/p>\n

The shocking capitulation comes as Smith stares down a tense August 4 primary challenge from two fierce anti-Israel activists. Critics say his vote smells of pure political survival, driven by an appetite to appease the most extreme elements of his party.<\/p>\n

The $3.3 billion aid package was targeted by an amendment from Representative Thomas Massie (R-KY) to strip funding from the 2027 State Department appropriations bill. While top Democrats like Representative Greg Meeks (D-NY) warned that defunding Israel during an existential crisis was dangerous policy, Smith broke ranks. Other progressives, like Representative Greg Casar (D-TX), cheered the cuts, blindly blasting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu\u2019s government. The amendment ultimately failed 104\u2013314\u201310 (103 Dems for, 98 against, 10 present; Rep. Thomas Massie the lone GOP yes).<\/p>\n

In his explanation, Smith tried to play both sides. He acknowledged that many of the radicals demanding America completely abandon the Jewish state actually deny Israel\u2019s right to exist, pointing out their willful blindness to the horrific, violent extremism of Hamas. He claimed his vote was merely an attempt to grab the \u201cattention of the Israeli government.\u201d<\/p>\n

Yet, no amount of political spin can mask the dangerous precedent. By backing down after his home was targeted and his staff attacked, Smith sent a loud and clear message to political extremists: terrorism works.<\/p>\n

Read more EXCLUSIVE: JD Vance Tells Bishop Barron What\u2019s Gone Wrong In America<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

In a shameful flip-flop, Representative Adam Smith (D-WA), the ranking Democrat on the powerhouse House Armed Services Committee, surrendered to the radical Left on Wednesday, voting to freeze $3.3 billion in vital U.S. military assistance to Israel just days after promising he would oppose the measure.At the end of June, Smith told Jewish Insider he planned to vote against the amendment, saying, \u201cI\u2019m against that. I don\u2019t think it has support because it cuts off humanitarian aid, military aid \u2014 all aid for Israel. So I don\u2019t think there\u2019s support for it, but we\u2019ll see.\u201dIn Smith\u2019s statement explaining why he flipped, he tacitly implied that a ruthless campaign of intimidation right at his doorstep might have played a part in his decision.In a stunning statement posted to X, Smith hinted that a wave of aggressive far-left, anti-Israel agitators might have successfully bullied him into submission. The congressman detailed a catalog of terror targeted at his private life.Radicals vandalized his family home, ignited a fire in his driveway, and launched disruptive late-night demonstrations that terrorized his quiet neighborhood. The thuggery didn\u2019t stop there; unruly mobs repeatedly shut down his local town halls, and an innocent member of his congressional staff was physically assaulted.My statement on my vote in support of Rep. Massie's Amendment #8. pic.twitter.com\/gLoeYWiCNv\u2014 Rep. Adam Smith (@RepAdamSmith) July 16, 2026But rather than standing strong against the lawless mob, the powerful defense lawmaker folded like a lawn chair.The shocking capitulation comes as Smith stares down a tense August 4 primary challenge from two fierce anti-Israel activists. Critics say his vote smells of pure political survival, driven by an appetite to appease the most extreme elements of his party.The $3.3 billion aid package was targeted by an amendment from Representative Thomas Massie (R-KY) to strip funding from the 2027 State Department appropriations bill. While top Democrats like Representative Greg Meeks (D-NY) warned that defunding Israel during an existential crisis was dangerous policy, Smith broke ranks. Other progressives, like Representative Greg Casar (D-TX), cheered the cuts, blindly blasting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu\u2019s government. The amendment ultimately failed 104\u2013314\u201310 (103 Dems for, 98 against, 10 present; Rep. Thomas Massie the lone GOP yes).In his explanation, Smith tried to play both sides. He acknowledged that many of the radicals demanding America completely abandon the Jewish state actually deny Israel\u2019s right to exist, pointing out their willful blindness to the horrific, violent extremism of Hamas. He claimed his vote was merely an attempt to grab the \u201cattention of the Israeli government.\u201dYet, no amount of political spin can mask the dangerous precedent. By backing down after his home was targeted and his staff attacked, Smith sent a loud and clear message to political extremists: terrorism works.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1378,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1379","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news-and-commentary"],"yoast_head":"\nTop Dem Folds To Anti-Israel Mob After Attacks On His Family - Blue Route Journal<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/blueroutejournal.com\/?p=1379\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Top Dem Folds To Anti-Israel Mob After Attacks On His Family - Blue Route Journal\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"In a shameful flip-flop, Representative Adam Smith (D-WA), the ranking Democrat on the powerhouse House Armed Services Committee, surrendered to the radical Left on Wednesday, voting to freeze $3.3 billion in vital U.S. military assistance to Israel just days after promising he would oppose the measure.At the end of June, Smith told Jewish Insider he planned to vote against the amendment, saying, \u201cI\u2019m against that. 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