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Julian Andreion. >> Who are you with? >> Drop site news. >> Oh, your drop site. Oh, now it's it's like a race between who's the more pro- Hamas drop site or Zidio. So, now I I got both. >> So, Senator John Federman just had u the worst crash out of all time due to the mere presence of a reporter from Drop Site News. Honestly, this is the way that you should want report. You should want politicians to react when they see you as a journalist. [gasps] Like, if politicians see you, you're a reporter for any publication and they're excited to talk to you, you're not doing your job correctly. John Federman, on the other hand, terrified of Julian Andreioni, young reporter in his 20s, who's been absolutely killing it by simply approaching politicians and asking them questions that our legacy journalists and reporters refuse to ask. So, here's more from friend of the show, Julian Andreioni. >> You mind if I ask you a question really quick? It's about >> I just want to say I want I want your your viewers to say how much I love to watch uh Israel eliminating the Hamas leadership. then you may like I know I know that that upsets a lot of your your viewers and a lot of your founders. >> So, but I think it's a great thing. >> So, there's no news coming out of me. I'm going to voice back Israel. The question is where does your trash outlet come from and who's funding it? And now if you think your founders your founders think it's appropriate to attack and kill Israeli civilans, that's really that should be the news overall. And now you're sticking a microphone in my face. So So there's not any news here. So >> I think I think the question is why does drop site love Hamas and Iran and Hezbollah so much? I think that's really I think that's the news. Yeah. I mean are you okay with taking your paycheck from these kind of people? >> Are you okay with Prime Minister Netanyahu? >> I'm I love killing Hamas leadership. >> Okay. So let's get one thing straight. what you just witnessed, aside from an obvious crash out, was a United States senator, a corrupt one at that, who is projecting because believe it or not, there are many people in this country, whether they're reporters or just ordinary American citizens, who loathe Israel because of Israel's conduct and don't need to be paid by any organization or any government to see things for what they really are. So, in the case of Drop Site News, they do journalism. And if you do journalism uh that's actually tied to the facts on the ground, well then you're going to know what Israel really is and what they actually carry out, which is genocide, mass slaughter campaigns, crimes against humanity, land annexation, blackmail operations, you know, the list goes on and on and on. And that doesn't really bode well for United States senators like Fedterman who aid and abet those very crimes against humanity by getting down on his knees, his ogreish knees, and filing the Israeli government on a day-to-day basis. He is projecting because he's a corrupt piece of crap. He's projecting because he can't fathom existing in a world where you aren't a mouthpiece for hire. And that's what he is. He's not a representative of the American people. Couldn't care less about the individuals who elected him to represent the will of his constituents. What he is is a for Israel, for a foreign country, a foreign country that's loathed by the international community because they believe that they have the right, that they are entitled to killing tens of thousands of literal children because they want the land that those children live on. That's what Israel is. People don't simply loathe Israel because they're paid to or because they're anti-Semitic. They loathe Israel because of Israel's conduct. I know Israelis never want to take any responsibility for that. But that's the truth. And the hatred toward Israel is only going to grow and it's going to go deeper until they change their conduct. But they have done everything that they can to isolate themselves and to insulate themselves from reality because they think they're special. They think that unlike every other human being in existence, they get to be behave however they want with no consequences. But that's really not a just world. In a just world, what ends up happening is the chickens come home to roost. more often than not, we do end up with some form of justice. So if Israel, Israelis, and their here in the United States, and I'm specifically talking about congressional lawmakers who provide cover for them, if they want to rehabilitate the image of Israel, uh they would, you know, maybe rethink some of what Israel is up to right now in the Middle East. Because I've I've got one other thing to say. As the war against Iran continues to spiral and snowball into a much larger war with more countries involved, and as our gas prices shoot up even higher, as we barrel our way toward a global depression, I guarantee you that the, you know, image of Israel is not going to be um benefited by any of that. I'll just be generous and put it in very simple terms. So, uh, that's just the fact of the matter. It's amazing to me how blind these politicians are. And the other thing that I'll say is they really do think we're stupid. And that's what I just can't get past. They insult our intelligence every single day. And they can't fathom a world where people are smart enough to see things for what they really are. We see things for what they really are. My favorite thing in the world is John Federman of all people and his supporters whining about him allegedly being called an ogre. That's uh mild compared to the thoughts I have about John Federman. Okay. Anyway, uh I love that young people are done with Israel. I can't wait until uh the political system in this country changes or the actors within that political system changes. But anyone can be corrupted. And so we do got to get money out of politics because even with the public opinion polls showing that an increasing number of Americans do not want to support Israel, want nothing to do with Israel, that's just not going to change until you take the money out of politics. There's a lot of little hoes running around in Congress. And they'll do anything for the right price. So just keep that in mind. And for uh Julian Andreion, keep up the great work. He does some of the best like short interviews with these congressional lawmakers are running away. They're running away from him as he's trying to ask uh pretty basic questions if you ask me. >> For you, you could agree with them 90% but Israel is the red line. >> Absolutely. Israel for me like I I can't ever turn my back to Israel after after where it's at. >> So, and and I mean no disrespect on this, but that is not our country. >> Why is Israel another country your red line right now? this is what your critics are saying rather than a domestic issue that impacts Americans everyday lives. >> I think Wolf Blitzer used to work for Apac and he's challenging better, [laughter] right? And and John Stewart's having to explain, you know, that this isn't for Jewish Americans. You just Israel is a different country and it's not clear that Federman does know that. Uh Julian uh Andreioni is here from Drop Site News with guest hosting with me today and you had an inter interaction with Federman 2. Let me show that to folks and then get your reaction to it. >> Julian Andreion, >> who are you with? >> Drop site news. >> Oh, your drop site. Oh, now it's it's like a race between who's the more pro- Hamas drop site or Zidio. So now I I got both. Hi. Hi, everybody. Yeah. >> You mind if I ask you a question really quick? It's about >> I just want to say I want I want your your viewers to say how much I love to watch uh Israel eliminating the Hamas leadership. Then you may like >> Well, I know I know that that upsets a lot of your your viewers and a lot of your founders. Yeah. >> So, but I think it's a great thing. >> So, there's no news coming out of me. I'm going to voice back Israel. The question is where does your trash outlet come from and who's funding it? And now if you thinkual your founders your founders think it's appropriate to attack and kill Israeli civilians. That's really that should be the news overall. And now you're sticking a microphone in my face. So your face so there's not any news here. So >> I think I think the question is why does drop site love Hamas and Iran and Hezbollah so much? I think that's really I think that's the news. Yeah, Julian, it didn't look like you got a question in there. [laughter] >> No. Uh, shout out to my subtitle people, Mesa, Mubashir, Sammy. Uh, nobody has any clue what Zido or Civilans is, but they did a great job. [laughter] Um, no, I mean, everything he said makes a ton of sense if you don't think about it. They they [laughter] like literally it's amazing to me. Um, you know, Federman, I I think one of the best parts of the John Stewart interview, and I'll just mention that one first because he was allowed to ask questions, um, is the head tilt at the end after Steuart goes, "With all due respect, sir, that's not our country." And Federman goes, >> "What?" >> Yeah, he doesn't seem to care. >> That's a good point. What about Pennsylvania? That's where you represent. Uh, a lot of the people who are uninsured and can't afford groceries and can't afford prescription drugs live there. You've got a big city there. Philadelphia, another one. Pittsburgh. There's people all throughout the state. It's a wide state. It's one of the widest states in uh in the East Coast. Where are you? He's just meeting with Netanyahu, putting on a suit for Lindsey Graham's funeral because that was another defender of Israel. It's like the only time he dresses up is when there are other pro-Israel people that are in power around him. And then he dresses up. >> That is amazing. >> It's amazing to me. And also when I mean he was asking me qu I got I got ripped by all of like the pro-Israel people online after that interview and they're like oh he owned you and Laura Loomer's like drop site needs to be investigated etc etc. He asked and they're like, "What about that answer to his question where he said, "How are you guys funded?" I answered it and it was published in an AP article that morning about Ryan. 46,000 individual donors. All of our donors and funders are individuals. Some of them give more than others, but they're all committed to the mission and none of them influence the coverage. If they did, they would be dropped. We answered the question and he goes, "Well, what about your founders who love Hamas?" I like I [laughter] there's you you'll never win with them, right? >> So, you know what it is? this projection cuz they get funded by the Israeli lobby. That's exactly >> and and and they love Israel more than America. So they assume, well, you must love Hamas. I don't know. You must be funded by other people. >> They assume because they're beholden to a foreign government. Everybody else must be as well. There's no such thing in their minds as somebody who has a good faith principled argument about something. >> That That's right. They believe that corruption is so obvious to them. That's like the money. >> Yeah. Like, so they're trying to figure out who you're working for. And I get that all the time. Oh, yeah. Who are your f who are you working for? It's because they think, well, we're all working for someone. We're all paid And that's why when John Stewart asked him about America, he's like >> like what's that? America never paid me. And remember guys, this is the guy who was pretending to be a progressive when he was running. Now he's says he's furious with the progressives. Now, what's happening is a trend. Uh Marie [clears throat] Newman, she told me the other day, former congresswoman from Illinois, when she was in Congress, nine people voted to block uh weapons to Israel now, and they were all Democrats. Now, then a couple years ago, it became 37. And then just the other day, it was 103. It's growing and growing. And Federman's super mad. He's like, "Maybe they'll bribe me less if you guys keep doing this." So he said, "If our party ever becomes and just makes it official the anti-Israel party, that's when I would leave because that's been a moral clarity for me." So no, there's no red lines about America. If our party betrays our voters, if our party doesn't do paid family leave or higher minimum wage, all the things I ran on, not a red line. But if you betray a foreign government when they ask for more wars and more genocide, then that's a red line and I'll leave the party. That is, I mean, at a bare minimum, bizarre. After the Platner thing happened, Federman said, "What interest does Bernie have in doing this? He's 85. He's not going to be president. What interest does he have in propping up these progressive candidates around the country and endorsing them, campaigning with Abdul Assad and campaigning with Platner and campaigning all across the country, principle belief like he believes in the issues that he's campaigning on. All the things he's talking about aren't rehearsed talking points from consultants in DC like Ner Tanden. They aren't given to the consultants. The the topics to create the talking points on aren't given to the consultants by corporate donors. They just came to those beliefs because they were thinking critically and thought about what the country might need and had empathy for the people on the ground. >> That's why he's still doing it. Why else would he be doing it? Why wouldn't he just retire? He has four grandkids. Why wouldn't he go be with the grandkids? He loves to play basketball and play soccer with them. Why wouldn't he play basketball and soccer with the kids? >> Yeah. You know, I used to have said when we were back in Bernie Sanders a decade ago, sometimes people would say like, "Oh, that's a good angle." [laughter] And I was like, "What do you mean angle?" Right? That's just what we believe. But they think you're faking it, right? >> Because look, what did Federman do? He faked it as an angle to get into office. And when he did, shows up like, you know, like a old school hobo. You know, he's just missing the little knapsack thing, you know, jumping from train to train. But when Netanyahu shows up, he's like, "Oh, yes, sir. I've got my suit on, sir. Am I okay, sir? Right. >> He also he also let go of all of the economically populist economic policies. And so now the only way he can convince people he's working class as if he dresses how he perceives them in his mind, which is beat down and in a hoodie. He's like, "Oh, well, I don't like poor people and they're all dressed in hoodies and shorts, so if I wear them, then maybe they'll like me." No, there are working people who wear all sorts of clothes. They just need a little help because you guys have economically suppressed them for 50 years with your economic status quo >> because it's all about appearance and never about substance. All right, so we go back to John Stewart asking Federman more questions. >> I mean no disrespect on this, but that is not our country. You're saying that these candidates may have great ideas for our economy. They may want to do the exact same thing you want to do in terms of getting money out of politics. They may want to increase the social safety net. They may want to uh uh change the balance of power from capital back to labor, but if they don't agree with you on Israel, you don't want them in your party. >> Well, I don't know who you're referencing to specifically. >> No, I'm I'm I'm referencing what you just said. >> Who namely >> So, in other words, say or AOC or Bernie Sanders, I assume you agree with a lot of what they say economically. And what I'm saying is like if you are a DSA member, if you are a member of a specific political party, run under your own banner. >> But wait, they did. That's why they called themselves Democratic Socialists and they are within the Democratic party. In fact, let me let John Stewart take it to >> just be Democrats. If you're going to run under the Democratic party for that, why have a DSA party for o overall? So run on that. And you all understand >> it's just an organization. It's not we we have a two-party system. We don't It's like the Freedom Caucus in the Republican party. There are, you know, there's Randy Fine and Ogulas and all these nutags that are also part of uh an area and Republicans, I'm sure, may not agree with all of them on all kinds of things, but there is no other party. I guess you could you could try it. But my point is, if you don't disagree with him on a lot of things, why not use some of that energy? And even like Manny in New York is DSA, but there are things in the DSA platform that he disagrees with. And I'm assuming there's probably things in the Democratic platform that you might disagree with, but you don't disavow the entire thing. You're literally saying it's all we can all have discussions except when it comes to Israel, which is not America. It seems like a weird line to draw. And it was. And he had no answer for that. But you know what? They asked him again, why is that your red line? Let's check out one more video. >> I don't think that's weird. I think I I think what history demonstrates is is that when when people or a government or people turn their back to to the Jewish community, things end really badly. And it's a danger. >> Jewish community in Israel are not the same thing, brother man. They're not that that is not the same thing. >> No, no, no. It's like, hey, it's like if if I have to pick a side for for after 107 and after Iran, you know, I'm always I'm always going to stand with Israel. I'm always going to vote and support whatever that's necessary to protect themselves and to prosecute Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iran, too. And the the very left never said a peep after Iran executed 30 to 40,000 young people in there just for protesting for democracy. You you think that the left is pro Iran, pro not not the country, but the the regime? Uh, I I'm I'm what I'm saying what I'm saying though is like if if if anyone in the Democratic party is fine with Iran building a nuclear bomb, I disagree with that person. >> I I think most people are again I I think you're caricaturing the the issue. >> Yeah, it was amazing. Uh so he's trying to lecture John Stewart about the Jewish American community. Okay. Uh by the way, they always pretend to speak for Jewish Americans. Uh there's actually polling so they can speak for themselves. So 63% of Jewish Americans are opposed to the current Israeli government. Uh and uh more Jewish Americans support Mam Donni than Netanyahu. But Federman says, "No, no, shut up, Jews. I'm going to tell you what you think because of the people who paid me." Julian, >> that entire clip watches like a Nobel Prizeinning economics professor trying to teach a 4-year-old multiplication. But every time he got into an intellectual bind, he just recited the talking point that he was given because he doesn't actually know or understand his worldview. He's been paid by a lobby in legalized bribes in order to assume a position that serves a special interest group and he is paritting it over and over and over again. You think he studied that? Do you think he just like took a bunch of courses in Israeli history and came came to this conclusion that Israel is actually his true passion? Let's be real. What the only book he's ever read is Unfettered, the one he wrote. >> Yeah. And I'll end on this. So Blitzer asked him in that interview we showed you earlier, if the election were held today, a primary in Pennsylvania, do you think you'd win? Gives you a sense of what planet Federman lives on? He's like, "Yeah, of course I would." uh he has a 19% approval rating among [laughter] Democrats in Pennsylvania. 69% uh disapproval and 58% said they can't wait to vote for someone else. So >> what's his approval in Israel, though, cuz that's important. That's where the voters are. >> Yeah. Well, that's where the funders, I forgot. Okay. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. >> All right. So, well, that's probably the last cycle you'll see John Federman, so enjoy as much as you can. On the other hand, John Stewart is forever. Every time you ring the bell below, an angel gets his wings. Totally not true, but it