Trump Adviser Critiques Ted Cruz’s Comments on U.S.-Israel Relations
Alex Brusewitz, an adviser to former President Trump, has taken issue with Senator Ted Cruz’s recent criticisms directed at Trump. He indicated that a focus on American interests could lead to a more restrained response from Israel and suggested that pro-Israel advocates should better engage with the U.S. public.
During an event hosted by the Jerusalem Post, Brusewitz pointed out that while Israel is a longtime ally of the U.S., its appeal—especially among younger Republicans—has waned in recent times. He emphasized the need for defenders of the U.S.-Israel relationship to present their case in a manner that resonates with Americans.
Brusewitz explained, “The strongest alliances are rooted in shared national interests rather than blind loyalty. Just look at our partnership with the United Kingdom; we can have open conversations while preserving our working relationship.” He noted that Trump, in the past, had critiqued allies like the UK and even made light of Canada, yet this didn’t harm essential partnerships.
“Real friendship means seeing each other as equal sovereign states. Sadly, some of Israel’s most vocal American advocates seem to miss this point,” Brusewitz remarked. He referred to Cruz, who has often been labeled as ‘Lying Ted.’ Cruz, in response to rumors of a potential U.S.-Iran agreement, quickly accused Trump of giving in to Iran without awaiting full details.
Brusewitz also highlighted Cruz’s assertion in an interview with CBN News that the statement “Christ is King” had anti-Semitic implications. In a separate instance, Cruz criticized Vice President J.D. Vance for not responding more forcefully to Tucker Carlson’s controversial comments.
During that interview, Cruz claimed that silence could imply complicity. He additionally claimed that the phrase “Christ is King” had been misappropriated to signify hostility toward Jewish individuals.
Brusewitz expressed concern that Cruz’s remarks were hurtful to many Christians and cautioned that such a confrontational approach might not be the best strategy for garnering support for the U.S.-Israel alliance.
