European nations are reportedly considering significant economic repercussions should Donald Trump withdraw support for Ukraine, which could destabilize the U.S. economy. Recent discussions in Miami involved U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Trump's envoy to Russia Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner, where Trump suggested that a peace agreement was likely.

However, European leaders are concerned that Trump may be pursuing a geopolitical arrangement with Russian President Vladimir Putin, potentially undermining NATO allies' security interests. An internal evaluation from a European intelligence agency has raised alarms about private discussions within the Trump administration regarding economic plans with Russia, heightening fears that U.S. economic interests may overshadow European security concerns.

In response, European officials are reportedly contemplating drastic countermeasures, including the potential liquidation of trillions in U.S. government bonds held by European nations. Such a sell-off could lead to a significant decline in the value of the U.S. dollar, trigger a liquidity crisis in the banking sector, and increase borrowing costs, potentially resulting in a financial crisis more severe than that of 2008. A European economist described this strategy as a financial backlash that could impact the U.S. more profoundly than any recent external shock.

The political implications for Trump and the Republican Party could be severe, especially with midterm elections approaching. The European Union and the United Kingdom are among the largest holders of U.S. Treasury securities, collectively holding approximately $2.34 trillion, which grants them substantial economic leverage over the United States.

In a separate development, the Israeli consulate in New York City sought assistance from Act For Israel, an organization led by Israeli-American actor Noa Tishby, to facilitate media interviews for a delegation of Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers visiting the U.S. This organization reportedly arranged multiple interviews with prominent U.S. blogs and radio shows to promote a favorable narrative about Israel, raising concerns about compliance with the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), which mandates disclosure of efforts to influence U.S. politics on behalf of foreign entities.

Leaked emails indicate that Act For Israel operated under the guise of a grassroots advocacy group while closely aligning with Israeli government interests. Tishby’s biography suggests her collaboration with Israeli officials, further complicating transparency regarding foreign influence. The emails, leaked by a pro-Iran hacking group, also implicated conservative commentator Joshua Trevino, who acted as a media director for Act For Israel, organizing media trips to Israel for journalists framed as opportunities to produce pro-Israel content.

Despite potential violations of FARA, the statute of limitations has expired for any legal repercussions related to these activities. Experts have expressed concerns that the extent of foreign influence in U.S. media, particularly regarding Israel, has not been fully disclosed, indicating a systemic issue in the oversight of foreign lobbying efforts. Although Act For Israel appears to have ceased operations, its founders continue to shape public discourse on Israel in the U.S., raising further questions about the transparency and accountability of foreign influence in American media and politics.