# Trump says pro-Israel groups have lost influence in Congress

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- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-12 16:23 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/12/trump-remarks-on-diminishing-impact-of-pro-israel-groups-in-congress?traffic_source=rss

> Donald Trump claims that pro-Israel lobbying groups no longer hold the power they exercised decades ago. His remarks point to changes in the role of such groups within Congress. The claim frames their diminished influence as part of broader shifts in US politics.