A prominent anti-Israel group, funded by George Soros's Open Society Foundations, has secured significant access to the Biden administration, with over 60 visits to the White House since President Biden took office. These meetings have drawn attention due to the organization's controversial stances and connections, fueling concerns about its influence on U.S. Middle East policy.
The group in question, Emgage, advocates for pro-Palestinian causes and has close ties with left-wing Democrats like Reps. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) and Summer Lee (D-PA). Emgage’s CEO, Wa’el Alzayat, a former State Department official under Obama, has visited the White House 24 times since 2021, meeting with top officials, including Middle East National Security Council Coordinator Brett McGurk. The group's frequent presence at the White House illustrates its growing political clout within the Biden administration.
According to Politico Summer Lee's campaign has spent a total of *$700K* on TV ads. That's just the campaign alone which is now being backed up by $500K in ads from WFP/JD/Emgage. Patel's campaign has spent $150K on ads and has received $600K in backing from Moderate PAC pic.twitter.com/zZXQJSeGB4
— Totero (@TOteroCA) April 3, 2024
Emgage has partnered with organizations such as the Council on American-Islamic Relations and the Islamic Society of North America, both of which were implicated in a 2009 terrorism financing case. Despite these connections, the group has steadily built a network that supports Democratic candidates and advocates for pro-Palestinian positions. Emgage's leadership and members have actively worked to shape U.S. foreign policy, particularly in matters related to Israel and the ongoing Middle East conflict.
Criticism of Emgage's influence has intensified, especially among Republicans and pro-Israel advocates. Many have raised concerns about the group's anti-Israel stance, its support for politicians sympathetic to Palestinian causes, and its calls for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict. George Soros, a major funder of Emgage, has long been a target of criticism from conservative groups for his political activities, with many accusing him of using his wealth to undermine Western values and support anti-Israel movements.
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Emgage, a network of US-based anti-Israel group funded by George Soros, has establishedโฆ pic.twitter.com/bynsCbWUXI
— Eitan Fischberger (@EFischberger) September 5, 2024
One of the more controversial aspects of Emgage’s influence is its connection to Soros's vast network of nonprofits.
Soros's Open Society Foundations has funneled millions of dollars into groups like Emgage, helping them secure policy influence at the highest levels of government. In 2023, Soros’s son, Alex Soros, visited the White House eight times, underscoring the family’s deep ties to the Biden administration. Alex, who chairs the board of Open Society Foundations, has played a central role in maintaining these connections, furthering his father's agenda in U.S. politics.
The increased visibility and influence of Soros-backed organizations in the White House have led to public outcry. Critics argue that the administration’s close ties to these groups demonstrate a shift away from traditional pro-Israel policies toward more left-leaning, pro-Palestinian positions. Republican lawmakers and conservative watchdogs have called for more transparency regarding the extent of Emgage's influence on Biden's foreign policy, especially as tensions in the Middle East continue to rise.
As the 2024 election approaches, the involvement of Soros-funded groups in U.S. policy discussions is expected to become a key talking point for Republicans. They argue that the Biden administration’s engagement with groups like Emgage reflects a dangerous shift in U.S. diplomacy, one that undermines America’s longstanding support for Israel. With Biden’s political opponents likely to focus on these issues in the coming months, Emgage's White House access and its implications for U.S.-Israel relations will remain under scrutiny.
