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Position on Palestine
Stated public stance
- Co-sponsored resolution halting aid to Israel and labeled it an apartheid state.
Figure Profile
Shri Thanedar
Shrinivas Prasad Thanedar is an Indian-born American businessman, author, and politician serving as the U.S. representative from Michigan's 13th congressional district since 2023. A member of the Democratic Party, Thanedar served as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives from 2021 to 2023. He was also a candidate in the Democratic primary for Governor of Michigan in the 2018 election. First elected to Congress in 2022, then again in 2024, Thanedar lost renomination in 2026 in the Democratic primary to democratic socialist Donavan McKinney.
Source: Wikipedia
Conflict Stance Assessment
67/100
Israel-leaning
Based on public statements and material ties.
At a glance
OccupationAmerican businessman and politician (born 1955)
CountryIndia
Place of BirthChikodi
BirthdayFebruary 22, 1955
Sexmale
Social Media
Public Record
Positions & Funding
Documented stances on the conflict and disclosed financial ties.
02
Position on Israel
Stated public stance
- Described the US and Israel relationship as mutually beneficial after a 2023 visit.
- Left the DSA because the group failed to condemn Hamas attacks on Israel.
03
Israel Funding
Disclosed contributions
- AIPACPAC supportundisclosed