# Trump Scrambles to Halt Military Aid to Israel to Deprive El-Sayed of a Talking Point

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/trump-scrambles-to-halt-military-aid-to-israel-to-deprive-el-sayed-of-a-talking-point/
- Published: 2026-11-03T18:52:07+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-03T20:06:00+00:00
- Original publisher: The Intercept
- Original article: https://theintercept.com/2026/11/03/trump-us-military-aid-israel-el-sayed/
- Topics: Middle East, Politics, World

## Key points

- Trump says annual US military aid to Israel will end next year.
- He cited criticism from Abdul El-Sayed as a political talking point.
- Experts question whether the announcement means aid will actually stop.

## Summary

Donald Trump claimed in an Election Day Fox News interview that the United States would stop providing Israel with about $4 billion in annual military aid from next year, while continuing to sell it arms. He linked the announcement to criticism of the aid by Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, as public support for assistance to Israel has weakened. If implemented, the change would mark a major shift in US policy, though experts doubt the claim signals an imminent end to aid.

Trump said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had discussed the idea with him for several years, but gave no clear timetable or details. An August Fox News poll found 55 per cent of Michigan voters opposed continued military assistance, while October polling found majorities in six swing states supported halting bomb transfers. The article also notes a proposed $1.15 trillion defence bill that could deepen ties with Israeli technology firms; former State Department official Josh Paul said a total cut-off from 1 January was implausible.

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