Netanyahu Wants to ‘Take Over American Intelligence,’ Senate Candidate Says

“We need a foreign policy — sensible, humane foreign policy based on national interest and national security, not faulty intelligence, not foreign government’s influence, not war profiteering.”

Scientist Karishma Manzur is challenging four-term, AIPAC backed Congressman Chris Pappas in the New Hampshire Democratic primary. Pappas — backed by Kamala Harris, Hillary Clinton and Pete Buttigieg — trails Republicans in the polls. Yet, even with establishment backing, Manzur has been gaining ground.

Manzur has spent much of her career outside politics. As a scientist, she worked for decades on treatments for illnesses including epilepsy and depression before turning toward politics. She says her experiences shaped her views on American power and foreign policy.

In a candid conversation with Zeteo political correspondent Prem Thakker, Manzur explained how U.S.-funded violence in Bangladesh influenced the way she sees American foreign policy, why she believes Washington’s wars are intertwined with corporate profiteering and how Trump has used conflict overseas to avoid scrutiny over the Epstein files.

Manzur also discussed if she would support Chuck Schumer as Senate leader, challenged the establishment’s definition of who belongs inside the party and criticized efforts in Washington to bring the U.S. and Israeli militaries together.

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