RegendansIn a video widely circulated on social media on Tuesday, Republican Florida gubernatorial candidate James Fishback is seen addressing a large crowd during a campaign event.
“The way they treat Christians in Israel is disgraceful. If Christians are not welcome in Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu is not welcome in Florida,” Fishback says.
His remarks are met with loud applause. Moments later, he escalates further: “If you want to call Benjamin Netanyahu a war criminal, be my guest.” The crowd cheers again.
Not long ago, such language would have likely ended a political career in the United States, particularly within Republican circles, where support for Israel has traditionally been unwavering.
Today, however, the reaction suggests something fundamentally different. This shift is neither isolated nor accidental.