The entire US political apparatus is founded upon and fueled by imperialist conquest and colonialism. Who can then be surprised that support for Israeli settler colonialism fits like a glove? You may have noticed that almost every seemingly progressive US congress member, who says they want to make change from within, ends up selling out to Israel. It’s by design! US politicians defend the interests of the United States, not of the people within its borders. More than one US politician—including President Joe Biden—has said supporting Israel benefits the United States.

In this clip, former US congress member Cynthia McKinney spoke to Press TV journalist Marzieh Hashemi about what happened when she refused to pledge allegiance to the Zionist state of Israel.

Do you still think it is possible to change the system from within?