Is Trump reviving the Jeffersonian era? (opens original article in a new tab)

President Trump is reshaping U.S.-Israel relations by asserting American dominance, challenging long-standing assumptions about Israeli influence over U.S. policy, with implications for regional dynamics and peace efforts.

• President Trump asserts American decision-making dominance, challenging the assumption that Israel dictated U.S. policy.
• Israeli administration learned of the Iranian memorandum through media, 36 hours before official sharing.
• Vice President JD Vance criticized Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, indicating shifting perceptions of Israeli leadership.
• Trump's approach suggests a new dynamic in U.S.-Israel relations, with implications for regional peace and Iranian policy.