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Adam Schiff

Adam Bennett Schiff is an American lawyer and politician serving as the junior United States senator from California, a seat he has held since 2024. A member of the Democratic Party, Schiff served in the United States House of Representatives from 2001 to 2024 and in the California State Senate from 1996 to 2000. Before being elected to public office, Schiff was a judicial law clerk, an assistant United States attorney from 1987 to 1993, and an unsuccessful candidate for California State Assembly in 1994.

Source: Wikipedia
Adam Schiff
Conflict Stance Assessment
100/100
Israel-leaning

Based on public statements and material ties.

At a glance

OccupationAmerican politician (born 1960)
CountryUnited States
Place of BirthFramingham
BirthdayJune 22, 1960
Sexmale
ReligionJudaism
Social Media
@RepAdamSchiff schiff.house.gov
Public Record

Positions & Funding

Documented stances on the conflict and disclosed financial ties.

01

Position on Israel

Stated public stance

  • Schiff urged a veto of UN resolution condemning Israeli settlements.
  • Schiff condemned a tweet linking Israel support to political donations.
  • Schiff condemned Hamas and supported Israel's right to self-defense.
  • Schiff supported Israeli strikes on Iran to prevent nuclear weapons.
02

Israel Funding

Disclosed contributions

  • United Democracy Project
    Pro-Israel Super PAC donation
    $5 million