Rich Lowry is the editor in chief of National Review.
Rich Lowry
Editor-in-Chief, Rich Lowry, takes on the Left, and explains today's events in the context of America's remarkable history.
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Are Mehdi Hasan and Tucker Carlson Right About the Jewish Lobby?
The convergence of populist commentary from both the far-left and isolated pockets of the right regarding the influence of foreign policy lobbying groups often relies on reductive and harmful tropes. Rich breaks down why claims elevated by commentators like Mehdi Hasan and Tucker Carlson—suggesting a sinister, controlling "Jewish lobby" dictates American foreign policy—distort the reality of democratic lobbying, interest-group politics, and bipartisan strategic alignment. From exposing how antisemitic conspiracy tropes are recycled under the guise of anti-establishment commentary to explaining why blaming external interest groups ignores America's legitimate geopolitical interests in Middle Eastern stability, Rich dismantles the rhetoric driving both critics. Watch Rich’s full breakdown, leave your reaction below, and subscribe to National Review!
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