El-Sayed backs Trump plan to end Israel aid: 'I agree with him on that'

A newly elected senator has publicly endorsed President Trump’s proposal to halt U.S. military aid to Israel, calling for an end to funding for a foreign government accused of serious human rights violations. The statement marks a rare alignment between the two political figures on a contentious foreign policy issue, though the senator’s remarks were cut short during an interview. The move comes amid growing debate over America’s long-standing support for Israel’s defense budget, with critics arguing it enables actions that violate international law. Supporters of the aid, however, warn that cutting funding could destabilize regional security.

Sen.-elect Abdul El-Sayed (D-Mich.) on Thursday said he was in support of President Trump’s recently announced plan to stop aid to Israel. “I agree with him on that,” El-Sayed said on MS NOW’s “Morning Joe.” “I don't think that we should be continuing to subsidize a foreign military that has done the worst things with...