The Adelson Offensive: How Pro-Israel Billionaires Are Targeting America’s Dissenters

In the high-stakes arena of American politics, where foreign influence often masquerades as domestic loyalty, a new front has opened against one of Congress’s most unyielding voices: Kentucky Republican Thomas Massie. Miriam Adelson, the Israeli-born casino billionaire and widow of Sheldon Adelson, is spearheading a $20 million super PAC campaign to unseat him in the 2026 primaries.

This isn’t a lone crusade—it’s backed by a cadre of Jewish megadonors like hedge fund titans Paul Singer and John Paulson, who’ve already funneled millions into the effort. Their shared grievance? Massie’s staunch opposition to unchecked U.S. foreign aid to Israel, a nation critics argue has fueled endless wars and eroded American sovereignty.

Massie, a libertarian-leaning engineer and MIT alum, has long been a thorn in the side of interventionist hawks. In May 2025, he ignited fury by calling for an end to all military aid to Israel amid its escalating Gaza operations, labeling it a drain on U.S. taxpayers and a catalyst for regional instability. “We’re borrowing money from China to send to Ukraine and Israel—it’s absurd,” Massie tweeted, echoing his votes against billions in supplemental aid packages.