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American support for Israel plummets as pro-Palestinian TikTok content floods feeds

Two years after Hamas’ brutal October 7 attack, the Israel-Hamas war narrative has been flipped on its head — with those who once supported Israel now becoming pro-Palestinian — which may be connected to the overwhelming support for Palestine on social media.

An article from the Washington Post reveals that “U.S.-based TikTok posters still show overwhelming support for Palestinians as the war rages on in Gaza, according to a report published Tuesday by the nonpartisan research center Cybersecurity for Democracy.”

“It found that for every pro-Israel post that appeared on TikTok in September there were roughly 17 posts supporting Palestinians,” the article continues.

“What is the result of that? Like, what’s the result of when you go on social media — which we now have decided to spend, what, eight, 10 hours a day on — and you see 17-1 messaging against Israel? What do you think happens? What’s the result of something like that?” BlazeTV host Stu Burguiere asks.

“Could it be this?” he asks, before reading another headline from the Washington Post: “Many American Jews sharply critical of Israel on Gaza, Post poll finds.”

In the poll, “most American Jews say Israel has committed war crimes against Palestinians,” and “about 4 in 10 say Israel has committed genocide.”

However, Burguiere says the definition of “genocide” that Americans are basing their answers off of “does not match any of the previously agreed-upon definitions of genocide.”

And Burguiere notes that American Jews are “convinced by this,” as the Washington Post found in another poll question that American Jews are much more critical of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership than they were in 2020.

In 2020, 40% of American Jews rated his leadership “excellent,” while 26% thought it was “only fair,” and 28% called it “poor.”

In 2025, it is now down to 32% “excellent” and 20% “only fair,” and it is up to 48% “poor.”

But it’s not just support from American Jews that’s slipping — it’s all Americans regardless of religion.

In a nationwide New York Times/Siena poll of 1,313 registered voters, the Times found that American support for Israel in general has undergone a “seismic reversal.”

According to the New York Times, a “majority of American voters now oppose sending additional economic and military aid to Israel,” and a whopping 40% of Americans believe Israel is “intentionally” killing civilians — which is up from 22% in 2023.

And Stu believes much of this “seismic shift” has to do with what’s happening on social media.

“Again, this isn’t really about the truth,” Burguiere comments. “It’s about how to frame this in a way that’s negative for Israel. That’s 100% what’s going on in social media and much of the regular media as well.”

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Nancy Pelosi has unbelievable response to Democrat candidate who issued death wish against Republican

Democratic Rep. Nancy Pelosi of California was pressed by a reporter about a disturbing statement made by a Democratic candidate, and she failed the test miserably.

The texts from Virginia attorney general nominee Jay Jones, a Democrat, have roiled the campaign and forced Democrats into uncomfortable silence in order to avoid tipping the election.

‘I wish there would be enough fuss of all the times that people have said they were gonna put a bullet in my head right in public, in the public domain.’

Pelosi was speaking to Dana Bash of CNN when the issue was brought up.

“There is a Democrat running for attorney general who’s embroiled in a scandal over text messages in which he, the Democrat, said that the GOP speaker of the House of Delegates should get two bullets to the head for how he paid tribute to a former moderate Democratic lawmaker who died,” Bash said.

“He has apologized. Should he get out of the race?” she asked.

“Well, that’s up to the people, the leaders in Virginia. They have said he has apologized,” Pelosi replied.

“What I understand is, they say that on balance he’s the better person to be attorney general,” she added. “But that’s up to them. But I wish there would be enough fuss of all the times that people have said they were gonna put a bullet in my head right in public, in the public domain.”

She went on to say, “We have to get rid of that kind of language. I mean, it’s just not appropriate.”

The Republican National Committee posted video of Pelosi’s comments on social media and called her “SPINELESS.”

RELATED: Democrat governor tries to gaslight Americans on leftist violence — and gets hit with fierce backlash

Bash then asked Pelosi if Abigail Spanberger, the Democratic gubernatorial candidate, should ask Jones to step down over the controversy.

“She has to do what she has to do. She’s going to be governor. She’s running very well,” Pelosi replied.

“Everybody is very proud of her candidacy. And her race is her race, and her state is her state, and it’s up to her,” she added. “I really don’t get involved in other people’s races.”

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Trump praises Blaze News reporting during Antifa roundtable at White House — and slaps down MSNBC, CNN

President Donald Trump said at a roundtable Wednesday that reports from Blaze News were helping guide his efforts to root out financial support for left-wing violence.

The president was answering a question from Blaze News reporter Rebeka Zeljko at the White House event that also included Blaze News reporter Julio Rosas among the panelists.

‘Their ratings are terrible. MSNBC is dying, and CNN is dying like a dog. Poor CNN, they’re so pathetic.’

Zeljko cited one possible figure to investigate and prompted Trump to ask Attorney General Pam Bondi to look into the matter.

“You’re talking about the money funding these Antifa organizations, and somebody brought up [Neville] Roy Singham … who, by the way, is married to one of the co-founders of Code Pink, this infamous left-wing organization,” she said.

Singham is a philanthropist and wealthy businessman who has helped fund organizations on the left, including Code Pink, which was co-founded by his wife, Jodie Evans.

“He’s somebody who’s been reported on extensively, and I’d love to know what the administration is going to do to actually bring consequences to some of these names,” Zeljko added.

“Well, I don’t know the name, but I would like to ask Pam to take a look at it. You know, a lot of the best information we find are through you and other people like you,” the president said.

RELATED: Karoline Leavitt suggests cutting funds to Portland after arrest of conservative journalist during anti-ICE riot

President Trump responds to question from @rebekazeljko on what the administration is doing to hold left-wing terrorists and their funders accountable: “I would like AG Bondi to look at it. A lot of the best information we find is through reporters like you and others like you.” pic.twitter.com/lmou7X8hgb
— TheBlaze (@theblaze) October 8, 2025

Trump went on to criticize left-wing news outlets like CNN and MSNBC by contrast.

“Their ratings are terrible. MSNBC is dying, and CNN is dying like a dog. Poor CNN, they’re so pathetic,” said the president.

“You ever see their anchors in the evening? Nobody ever heard of them!” he added. “Where do these people come [from]? I could take anybody off the street in Washington, D.C. They’d do a better job.”

Also in attendance at the roundtable were Department of Homeland Security Sec. Kristi Noem, Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Kash Patel, and Bondi, as well as several reporters and investigators.

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Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna of Florida previously accused Singham of allegedly funding left-wing violence.

“Neville Singham has spent millions funding militant organizations that have orchestrated violent riots and launched targeted hate campaigns against Americans with different beliefs,” she wrote in September. “We will no longer allow billionaires to bankroll anti-American political movements on behalf of foreign governments.”

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Trump names liberal mayor and governor who ‘should be in jail’

As protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement continue to erupt into violence, President Trump has called for a liberal mayor and governor to be imprisoned for their lack of law enforcement intervention.

ICE agents and facilities in Chicago have faced violent attacks from activists opposed to the president’s ramped up deportation orders, and local lawmakers have been accused of withholding aid from law enforcement.

Border Patrol vehicles were boxed in by other cars, and agents fired upon a female protester who allegedly brandished a ‘semi-automatic weapon.’

On Wednesday, the president dropped the message on Truth Social against Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, both Democrats.

“Chicago Mayor should be in jail for failing to protect Ice Officers! Governor Pritzker also!” he wrote.

The president might have been responding to comments the governor made against the deployment of 400 troops from the Texas National Guard to quell the anti-ICE violence in Chicago.

“We must now start calling this what it is: Trump’s Invasion. It started with federal agents, it will soon include deploying federalized members of the Illinois National Guard against our wishes, and it will now involve sending in another state’s military troops,” wrote Pritzker on social media Sunday.

Pritzker went on to call on Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, a Republican, to refuse the order from the president.

“There is no reason a President should send military troops into a sovereign state without their knowledge, consent, or cooperation,” he added.

Mayor Johnson has also actively opposed deportation operations in Chicago by announcing the creation of “ICE-free zones” meant to undermine the ability of federal agents to use public spaces for staging.

“The order builds a broad civic shield that limits the reach of harmful enforcement practices,” Johnson said at a media briefing on Monday. “It strengthens neighborhood solidarity, and it reaffirms Chicago’s role as a welcoming city. The fact is, we cannot allow them to rampage throughout our city with no checks or balances. Nobody is above the law. If we break the law, you should be held accountable. If Congress will not check this administration, then Chicago will.”

RELATED: Chicago’s liberal mayor scolds reporter for using ‘mob’ to describe hundreds of teens looting and trashing store

Federal officials had increased deportation efforts in Chicago over the sanctuary city policies that were imposed to protect illegal immigrants.

One of the more violent episodes unfolded on Saturday when Border Patrol vehicles were boxed in by other cars, and agents fired upon a female protester who allegedly brandished a “semi-automatic weapon,” according to the Department of Homeland Security.

Pritzker’s office responded to a Blaze News request for comment by citing a social media thread from the governor.

“I will not back down. Trump is now calling for the arrest of elected representatives checking his power. What else is left on the path to full-blown authoritarianism?” he wrote in part.

“We must all stand up and speak out,” he added.

A Blaze News request for comment from Johnson’s office was not immediately answered.

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‘The View’ praises Pope Leo’s controversial pro-life remarks

After the pope’s controversial comments on abortion — where he aimed his ire at pro-lifers and pointed out what he seemed to believe was hypocrisy surrounding their stance on the death penalty — those on the left are feeling emboldened.

Especially the women on “The View.”

“You know, I think he’s right. If you are pro-choice and pro-death penalty, you’re at least consistent,” Joy Behar said in response to Pope Leo XIV’s statement.

“As a lifelong Catholic, I am against abortion. I’m also against the death penalty. I’m also against guns. I’m also against the starvation of children. I’m a humanitarian above all because I believe that all life is precious,” Sunny Hostin replied.

“That’s why I find there is a hypocrisy with certain Christians who are pro-life, but they will pull that electric chair switch. They are pro-life, but they have their AR-15s in their cabinet. They are pro-life, but they don’t mind immigrant families being torn from each other. They are pro-life, but they don’t care about little children’s subsidies being taken away from them. That is not pro-life,” she added.

“Let’s just take a quick survey,” BlazeTV host Pat Gray says on “Pat Gray Unleashed.” “For or against the starvation of children?”

“I’ve got to be for that, okay. Because we’re evil Republicans,” he says.

“I just can’t take this line of reasoning that has no reason involved with it,” Gray continues, noting that the death penalty and abortion aren’t even close to the same.

“It boggles my mind how you can draw that equivalency,” he adds.

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Democratic senator accuses Trump administration of faking anti-ICE rioting

As protests against immigration enforcement turn to violence across the U.S., one Democratic senator is accusing the Trump administration of faking rioting out of authoritarian impulse.

Democratic Sen. Jeff Merkley of Oregon made the claims Wednesday while speaking to reporters at the U.S. Capitol even as the administration ramped up law enforcement efforts to aid ICE agents and facilities under siege from protesters.

‘This is unacceptable. This is wrong. This is un-American.This is authoritarianism, plain and simple.’

“This is the first time I know of, at least in my lifetime, that the federal government has faked a riot in order to try to justify the Insurrection Act being invoked,” Merkley said, according to CNN’s Manu Raju.

Raju said Merkley cited local reporting that claimed federal law enforcement officers escalated tactics to provoke protesters in Portland just hours after a judge said the president could not deploy 200 members of the Oregon National Guard to the city.

One report from Oregon Public Broadcasting said that agents moved to push protesters away from the driveway at the ICE building on Saturday at about 8 p.m. and then continued to press them farther into neighborhood streets. Officers then dropped tear gas and other chemical munitions toward protesters before marching back to the facility.

On Sunday, Merkley responded to a report that Trump was mobilizing the California National Guard to go to Portland with accusations that the president was trying to incite violence.

“Having illegitimately attempted to federalize the Oregon National Guard and being blocked because there is no ‘invasion’ or ‘rebellion’ in Portland, Trump continues to try to incite riots and violence by deploying the California National Guard to Portland,” Merkley posted on Facebook.

“This is unacceptable. This is wrong. This is un-American.This is authoritarianism, plain and simple,” he continued.

U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut issued a temporary restraining order that blocked the Trump administration from sending any National Guard troops to Portland and criticized the administration.

“How could bringing in federalized National Guard from California not be in direct contravention to the temporary restraining order I issued yesterday?” she asked.

RELATED: Trump names liberal mayor and governor who ‘should be in jail’

Similar claims were made by California Gov. Gavin Newsom, another Democrat, when the president ordered National Guard and active Marine troops into Los Angeles during violent anti-ICE protests in June.

“The federal government is turning the military against American citizens. This is unprecedented and threatens the very core of our democracy,” he said.

The president eventually pulled a number of troops providing security in Los Angeles.

A Blaze News request for comment to the White House was not immediately answered.

Judge Karin Immergut was appointed by Trump.

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