National Security Action Rebrands for 2028 Amid Criticism Over Gaza Genocide
National Security Action (NSA), the Democratic foreign policy advocacy group that staffed Biden's national security team and promoted the Ukraine war and Gaza genocide, is reassembling for the 2028 election. Founded in February 2017 by Ben Rhodes and Jake Sullivan, NSA is funded largely by Alex Soros. The group has appointed Maher Bitar, a Palestinian-American former NSC official, as executive director to appear less opaque. Bitar previously served as chief counsel to Senator Adam Schiff and played a role in Russiagate and the first Trump impeachment. Despite 80% of Democrats viewing Israel unfavorably (Pew), NSA's issue papers focus on Ukraine and Russia, with no critical stance on Israel's genocide in Gaza. Critics argue the rebrand is a deceptive attempt to sell the same imperial violence under a new face.
Key facts
- NSA was founded in February 2017 by Ben Rhodes and Jake Sullivan.
- The group is funded largely by Alex Soros.
- Maher Bitar, a Palestinian-American, is the new executive director.
- Bitar was chief counsel to Senator Adam Schiff and played a role in Russiagate.
- Bitar served on the NSC during the Biden administration and received a promotion during the Gaza genocide.
- 80% of Democrats view Israel unfavorably, up from 53% in 2022 (Pew).
- NSA's issue papers include 'Why the United States Should Not Give Up on Ukraine' but none critical of Israel.
- The group plans retreats, polling, and to be a 'hub' for Democratic foreign policy for 2028.
Entities
Institutions
- National Security Action
- Soros Fund Management
- Axios
- Puck
- Politico
- CNN
- National Endowment for Democracy
- House Intelligence Committee
- United Nations Relief and Works Agency
- National Security Council
- Students for Justice in Palestine
- Georgetown University
- Pew Research Center
- Working Class Stories
Locations
- Manhattan
- United States
- Ukraine
- Russia
- Gaza
- Israel
- West Asia
- Greenland
- Iran
- Korean Peninsula
- Jerusalem
- The Hague