Central Montana Times

U.S. Senator Steve Daines has voiced strong criticism in response to Senator Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's recent call for new elections in Israel. In a statement issued today, Daines condemned the move, labeling it as hypocritical and a perilous development in American foreign policy.

Daines expressed his concerns, stating, "Complaining about foreign interference in American elections while calling for new elections in Israel, especially while it is in the middle of an existential war, is hypocritical and a dangerous new low in American foreign policy." He emphasized that Israel is currently engaged in a significant conflict that transcends individual leadership, highlighting that the ongoing war is not solely Prime Minister Netanyahu's responsibility.

The Senator from Montana characterized the call for new elections as a calculated tactic to appease the American Left, particularly as the United States gears up for its own upcoming election cycle. Daines urged President Biden to distance himself from Senator Schumer's stance, cautioning that failure to do so would compromise America's global position and embolden its adversaries.

Daines concluded by asserting, "Not doing so further weakens our standing in the world and emboldens our enemies," underscoring the potential ramifications of politicizing the electoral process in Israel during a critical juncture.