Dershowitz Switches Parties: Israel Support Drives Shift

0:00On April 21st, Alan Dershowitz, the 87-year-old Harvard law professor emeritus and lifelong Democrat, just announced he's switching to the Republican Party after 67 years, his main beef, the Democrat's growing opposition to Israel, which he sees as a total break from the past. In a recent Wall Street journal column, he highlighted Senate Democrats pushing for an arms embargo on Israel and the rise of party figures critical of the Jewish state. This shift he argues marks a dangerous move leftward that's hurting U.S. interests. Dershowitz, who once defended Donald Trump during his first impeachment trial, admits he still clashes with Republicans on abortion, immigration, and health care. But foreign policy, especially Israel's support, became his breaking point. He points out anti-Semitism stays on the edges in the GOP, while it's gone mainstream in Democrats, fueled by younger voters and polling trends. And ideological drift worries him big time for America and its allies.

1:01Now he's vowing to back Republican candidates with votes, cash, and campaign help, from House races to the presidency. He hopes this sends a wake-up call, nudging Democrats back toward the center before it's too late. I'm Cory with the story, and you've been listening to U.S. News today, AI-powered National