Former ambassador Herzog warns Israel’s influence in Washington has diminished sharply under Trump
"I feel... that the level of intimacy in the relationship has been damaged. Israel’s influence on decision-making in the US has diminished greatly," former ambassador to the US Mike Herzog said
Assessment
A former senior Israeli diplomat publicly asserts that the bilateral relationship has lost its closeness and effectiveness during the current US administration. This is a notable critique from someone who served as the direct liaison between the two governments. The claim carries weight because it comes from an insider who would know the mechanics of that influence. The key question is whether this assessment reflects a temporary strain or a structural shift in how Washington engages with Jerusalem.