Key Takeaways:
- Speaker Mike Johnson visited the Western Wall in Jerusalem during Tisha B’Av, a day of mourning for the destruction of the Jewish Temple.
- Johnson stated, “Our prayer is that America will always stand with Israel and for the preservation and peace of Jerusalem.”
- His remarks underscore a strong U.S.–Israel alliance rooted in shared values, religious freedom, and national security.
House Speaker Mike Johnson isn’t just talking about supporting our allies—he’s showing it. While visiting the Western Wall in Jerusalem, one of the holiest sites in Judaism, Johnson reaffirmed America’s commitment to Israel in both word and action.
“We are grateful for the privilege of being here in Israel today, on the day we recognize the destruction of the Temple twice in history,” Johnson said, referencing Tisha B’Av, a solemn day of mourning for Jews worldwide.
Standing at the Wailing Wall, Johnson offered a pointed reminder of where America should stand. “It is a moving time for us to be at the Wailing Wall. Our prayer is that America will always stand with Israel and for the preservation and peace of Jerusalem.”
In a time when global alliances are tested and many in Washington play politics with foreign policy, Johnson’s visit sends a clear message: Israel is not just a strategic ally—it’s a moral one. And for leaders who believe in religious freedom, national sovereignty, and peace through strength, standing with Israel isn’t optional. It’s essential.
In an increasingly unstable world, American exceptionalism means backing our friends—and doing it without apology.