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Lauren Boebert’s Bill BANNING Defense Manufacturers From Boycotting Israel Passes House!

2025-09-16 News & Politics
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House Passes Anti-BDS Amendment Using Kirk Death as Distraction

Learn how Congress rapidly embedded anti-boycott measures into the defense budget, exploiting recent tragedy to shield Israel from accountability while critics launch legal challenges.

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  • The House passed a defense budget amendment penalizing U.S. defense contractors that boycott Israel.
  • Critics argue this unconstitutionally punishes protected political speech (First Amendment violation).
  • Hosts link the rushed vote to the recent, high-profile death of Charlie Kirk, who opposed similar bills.
  • Momentum has stalled on harsher bills due to a slim majority and conservative dissenters.

This discussion details the legislative maneuvering to enforce mandatory arms sales to Israel and analyzes the political environment exploiting widespread emotion following Charlie Kirk’s assassination. The segment emphasizes this action effectively shields Israel from penalties potentially related to human rights violations through contractual mandates.

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In the latest blow to free speech in service to Israel, the House of Representatives passed a defense budget amendment that would bar U.S. contractors who boycott Israel from receiving Pentagon contracts, effectively requiring weapons manufacturers to arm Israel if they want to supply the U.S. military. Critics argue this provision is unconstitutional, violating the First Amendment by punishing political boycotts and shielding Israel from accountability for human rights violations. Guest hosts Russell Dobular and Keaton Weiss of the Due Dissidence show note the curious timing of the vote, occurring directly in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, despite his vocal opposition to similar anti-BDS bills earlier this year. They add that using his death as political cover highlights how entrenched pro-Israel influence is in U.S. politics, while a slim coalition of Republican dissenters has so far prevented even harsher crackdowns from advancing. Follow Russell Dobular on Twitter: https://twitter.com/russelldobular Follow Keaton Weiss on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thatkeaton Due Dissidence on Substack: https://substack.com/@duedissidence Call American Financing today and start saving now! 888-804-0303 or visit http://www.AmericanFinancing.net/Jimmy. NMLS 182334, nmlsconsumeraccess.org Become a Premium Member: https://www.jimmydore.com/premium-membership Go to a Live Show: https://www.jimmydore.com/tour Subscribe to Our Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/jimmydorecomedy/ytlivestreams LIVESTREAM & LIVE SHOW ANNOUNCEMENTS: Email: https://mailchi.mp/jimmydorecomedy/ytlivestreams Twitter: https://twitter.com/jimmy_dore Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JimmyDoreShow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejimmydoreshow WATCH / LISTEN FREE: Videos: https://www.jimmydore.com Podcasts: https://www.jimmydore.com (Also available on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or your favorite podcast player.) ACCESS TO FULL REPLAYABLE LIVESTREAMS: Become a Premium Member: https://www.jimmydore.com/premium-membership SUPPORT THE JIMMY DORE SHOW: Make a Donation: https://www.jimmydore.com/ Buy Official Merch (Tees, Sweatshirts, Hats, Bags): https://thejimmydoreshow.dashery.com/ https://dobynsfamilycreations.com/collections/the-jimmy-dore-show-store DOWNLOAD OUR MOBILE APP: App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/jimmy-dore/id839294547 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jimmydore.jimmydore Jimmy Dore on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jimmy_Dore Stef Zamorano on Twitter: https://twitter.com/miserablelib About The Jimmy Dore Show: #TheJimmyDoreShow is a hilarious and irreverent take on news, politics and culture featuring Jimmy Dore, a professional stand up comedian, author and podcaster. The show is also broadcast on Pacifica Radio Network stations throughout the country.

Top Comments (10)

@TurkishSultan1 2025-09-16

JFK wanted AIPAC to be listed as a foreign entity.

478 29 replies
@bradharris1062 2025-09-16

Well then congress should be disbanded

455 18 replies
@lucien4980 2025-09-16

Let's not forget the vote passed to keep the Epstein files sealed was done quietly as well

216 10 replies
@TheBigGSN5 2025-09-16

Every Congress critter pushing allegiance to another country should be arrested.

202 8 replies
@Beautiful_Days9249 2025-09-16

Does Israel OWN America? Why would our gov pass laws to benefit Israel? Makes absolutely no sense. Or does he OWN congress??

191 22 replies
@stefhealey7504 2025-09-16

WTF, this people are bought and paid for

190 3 replies
@mooman1903 2025-09-16

AND WHO IS PAYING FOR ARMS TO ISRAEL????? END AIPAC

151 6 replies
@MichaelASwick-jl5bz 2025-09-16

So much for America first

115 2 replies
@JRPLawyeress1 2025-09-16

What a dirty thing to do while everyone is stirred up and distracted.

94 6 replies
@thejimmydoreshow 2025-09-16

Call American Financing today and start saving now! 888-804-0303 or visit http://www.AmericanFinancing.net/Jimmy. NMLS 182334, nmlsconsumeraccess.org

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