Biden administration caught red-handed funneling millions of taxpayer dollars to groups actively trying to topple Israel’s democratically elected government—and Congress is now demanding answers.
At a Glance
- House Judiciary and Foreign Affairs Committees are investigating six organizations that received federal funding during the Biden administration for potential interference in Israeli politics
- U.S. taxpayer funds were allegedly granted to NGOs actively organizing and participating in anti-Netanyahu protests
- The investigation focuses on whether the Biden administration deliberately funded efforts to undermine Netanyahu’s judicial reforms
- Similar allegations surfaced in 2015 when the Obama administration was accused of trying to influence Israeli elections
- Some organizations named in the probe have denied receiving any federal funding
Your Tax Dollars at Work: Toppling Foreign Governments
Just when you thought the Biden administration couldn’t possibly find more creative ways to misuse your hard-earned tax dollars, along comes this bombshell. Two U.S. House committees have launched an investigation into the administration for allegedly channeling millions through the State Department and USAID to Israeli NGOs with a specific purpose: fueling protests aimed at ousting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. This isn’t just diplomatic disagreement—it’s potentially a direct attempt to interfere in the internal affairs of our closest Middle Eastern ally, using American taxpayer money as the weapon of choice.
Following the Money Trail
The House Judiciary and Foreign Affairs Committees, led by Reps. Jim Jordan (R-OH) and Brian Mast (R-FL), are pursuing six organizations that suspiciously received federal funding during Biden’s tenure. These include the Jewish Communal Fund, Middle East Dialogue Network, Movement for Quality Government in Israel, PEF Israel Endowment Funds, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, and Blue and White Future. The numbers aren’t small change either—Sikkuy-Aufoq reportedly received over $1 million from the State Department, while Photo Israel got nearly $80,000 from USAID for a “photography program” that somehow ended up showcasing exhibitions supporting anti-Netanyahu demonstrations.
“attempting to undermine Israel’s democratically elected government” – Reps. Jim Jordan (R-OH) and Brian Mast (R-FL).
The scope of the investigation covers activities from 2021 to 2024, with the committees requesting extensive documentation and communications regarding how these funds were applied for and spent. Organizations have been instructed to preserve all records related to these grants, with a deadline that has already passed on April 9. The tight timeline suggests congressional investigators believe they’re onto something big—and they’re not wasting time getting to the bottom of it.
The Usual Suspects: A Pattern of Interference
If this storyline sounds vaguely familiar, that’s because we’ve seen this script before. Back in 2015, the Obama administration was accused of similar interference tactics through funding the group OneVoice, which conveniently pivoted to electoral activities after receiving U.S. grants. The Biden administration appears to be following the same playbook, just with different actors. This isn’t just about Netanyahu’s judicial reforms—it’s about a disturbing pattern of Democratic administrations believing they have the right to pick and choose which democratically elected leaders of sovereign allies get to remain in power.
“No state entity or U.S. (or other) government body has donated to the organization, directly or indirectly. All donations to the organization—as well as all of its activities—are supervised, reported, and audited in accordance with the law. The letter on the matter from members of the U.S. Congress relies on false assumptions that have no basis in reality, and the organization will clarify this to those who inquired” – Libi Zipser.
Of course, some organizations named in the investigation are already in full denial mode. Blue and White Future claims no federal funding ever entered their coffers, with their spokesperson Libi Zipser insisting all donations and activities are legally supervised and audited. But the committees’ letters paint a different picture, highlighting USAID and the State Department’s troubling track record of funding groups aligned with terrorist organizations and those promoting antisemitism. Now they’re asking the hard questions about whether these agencies have expanded their portfolio to include regime change operations against our allies.
The Bigger Picture: Diplomatic Norms in Freefall
What’s truly at stake here goes far beyond Netanyahu or Israeli judicial reform. This investigation speaks to the complete collapse of diplomatic norms under the Biden administration. Imagine the justified outrage if a foreign government—even an ally—was caught funneling millions to organizations staging protests against the Biden administration’s policies. We’d call it foreign interference and rightly condemn it. Yet somehow, when it’s our government doing the meddling, it’s dressed up as “promoting democracy” or “supporting civil society.” The hypocrisy is as staggering as it is dangerous.
As this investigation unfolds, Americans should be asking some fundamental questions: When did it become acceptable to use our tax dollars to undermine governments we don’t ideologically align with—even when they’re democratically elected? What constitutional authority gives the executive branch the right to play kingmaker in foreign nations? And perhaps most importantly, what other foreign political movements is the Biden administration secretly bankrolling with our money while our own border remains wide open and inflation ravages American families?
