America has never been subservient to Israel

An article from JNS refutes Vice President JD Vance's assertion that U.S. foreign policy has been "subservient" to Israel, calling it a "strawman argument." The author contends that American leaders have consistently prioritized U.S. national interests, even when it meant disagreeing with Israel. The piece highlights former President Donald Trump's actions, such as recognizing Israeli sovereignty over Jerusalem and the Golan Heights and withdrawing from the Iran nuclear deal, arguing these were based on U.S. interests, not solely Israeli ones. The article also reviews historical instances of U.S. presidents clashing with Israel, including Ronald Reagan suspending F-16 deliveries, George H.W. Bush withholding loan guarantees, and Joe Biden pausing bomb shipments during the Gaza war. It concludes that while U.S. presidents have shown varying degrees of warmth towards Israel, none have been subservient, and disagreements are a normal part of a fundamentally positive strategic alliance.