REASON & THEOLOGY

I just watched Trump’s Hanukkah reception—and it was a wake-up call. What stood out wasn’t the symbolism or the speeches, but what the event revealed about influence and priorities. The reception made it painfully clear how beholden Trump appears to be to major donors and political interests that prioritize Israel’s agenda over the needs of everyday Americans. At a time when Americans are struggling to afford food, housing, and healthcare, serious questions need to be asked: Why are we sending billions of dollars overseas while our own people are barely getting by? Why is there so little accountability when innocent Palestinian civilians are being killed? And who is really shaping U.S. foreign policy behind the scenes? In this video, I break down the Hanukkah reception, analyze what was said, and explain what it reveals about power, influence, and which interests seem to come first in Washington.