Rep. Josh Gottheimer on Antisemitism, Israel, Iran & the Democratic Party's Future
On Brand with Donny DeutschShow Notes
Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5), Vice Chair of the Problem Solvers Caucus and a member of the House Intelligence and Financial Services Committees, joins Donny for a candid conversation on antisemitism, Israel, and the Democratic Party's identity crisis. Gottheimer explains why he calls out double standards on the left toward figures like Hasan Piker while also condemning Nick Fuentes and Candace Owens on the right, breaks down the Iran nuclear deal and Hezbollah's threat to U.S. national security, and weighs in on a controversial Maine Senate primary. The pair also dig into AI policy and national security, the rise of democratic socialism among young voters, the 2026 midterms, early 2028 presidential contenders like Cory Booker and Josh Shapiro, and why bipartisanship has become politically toxic in Washington. A must-listen for anyone following Israel-Iran tensions, antisemitism in American politics, AI regulation, and the future of the Democratic Party.
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