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Adam Smith Blames Left, Votes $3.3B Israel Aid Cut

7/24/2026

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U.S. Representative Adam Smith (D-WA) said leftist activists blocked his town hall for a year and threatened his wife.
Smith told Breaking Points the progressive left ignores harassment of pro-Israel Democrats.
Smith opposed Section 224 of the National Defense Authorization Act because of Netanyahu’s conduct.
Smith voted for Rep. Thomas Massie’s (R-KY) amendment to cut $3.3 billion in aid, pledging to withhold future aid until Israel offers an immediate Gaza alternative.

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U.S. Representative Adam Smith (D-WA) said leftist activists blocked his town hall for a year and threatened his wife.
Smith told Breaking Points the progressive left ignores harassment of pro-Israel Democrats.
Smith opposed Section 224 of the National Defense Authorization Act because of Netanyahu’s conduct.
Smith voted for Rep. Thomas Massie’s (R-KY) amendment to cut $3.3 billion in aid, pledging to withhold future aid until Israel offers an immediate Gaza alternative.