Powerful Influence: Miriam Adelson's Role in U.S.-Israel Relations
Miriam Adelson, along with her late husband Sheldon, has wielded significant influence on U.S. policies toward Israel, heavily impacting decisions like the U.S. embassy's move to Jerusalem. Her contributions to philanthropy and politics reflect her commitment to both Israeli and Jewish causes, along with her substantial financial capacity and advocacy in the political domain.
In an address to Israel's parliament, former President Donald Trump highlighted the substantial impact of mega-donor Miriam Adelson's visits to the White House, alongside her late husband, Sheldon Adelson.
Sheldon, who passed away in 2021, was the force behind the world's largest casino empire and heavily invested in nurturing conservative policies and politicians across the U.S. and Israel. He and his wife were known for significant contributions to Jewish causes and ventures in Israel.
Trump acknowledged the Adelsons' influence on key decisions in his administration, crediting them for shaping pivotal actions like the 2017 recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital and the 2018 U.S. embassy move. Miriam Adelson's involvement was further underscored by her role in urging efforts to recover abducted hostages in 2023. Her extensive philanthropy and contributions to medical research were recognized in 2018 when Trump awarded her the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
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