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Alan Dershowitz Switches to Republican Over Anti-Israel Sentiment

4/21/2026

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Alan Dershowitz, former lawyer for Jeffrey Epstein, announced on April 21, 2026, that he will register as a Republican after 67 years as a Democrat.
He cites growing anti-Israel sentiment within the Democratic Party as the reason for the switch.
Dershowitz plans to support Republican candidates and work against Democratic control in Congress.
First Lady Melania Trump clarified her lack of friendship with Epstein after scrutiny of her past communications.

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Alan Dershowitz, former lawyer for Jeffrey Epstein, announced on April 21, 2026, that he will register as a Republican after 67 years as a Democrat.
He cites growing anti-Israel sentiment within the Democratic Party as the reason for the switch.
Dershowitz plans to support Republican candidates and work against Democratic control in Congress.
First Lady Melania Trump clarified her lack of friendship with Epstein after scrutiny of her past communications.