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Tom Cotton

Thomas Bryant Cotton is an American politician and former Army officer serving since 2015 as the junior United States senator from Arkansas. From 2013 to 2015 he served in the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Arkansas's 4th congressional district. He is a member of the Republican Party.

Source: Wikipedia
Tom Cotton
Conflict Stance Assessment
100/100
Israel-leaning

Based on public statements and material ties.

At a glance

OccupationAmerican politician and veteran (born 1977)
CountryUnited States
Place of BirthDardanelle
BirthdayMay 13, 1977
Sexmale
ReligionMethodism
Social Media
@TomCottonAR www.cotton.senate.gov
Public Record

Positions & Funding

Documented stances on the conflict and disclosed financial ties.

01

Position on Israel

Stated public stance

  • Co-sponsored legislation prohibiting support for foreign boycotts of Israel.
  • Condemned Hamas and supported Israel's right to self-defense during the Gaza war.
  • Denied Israeli war crimes and justified military strikes against Hamas targets.
  • Requested a Justice Department investigation into journalists supporting Hamas.
  • Condemned a protester's self-immolation as support for Hamas.
  • Threatened ICC sanctions and travel bans to protect Israeli officials from arrest warrants.
  • Condemned ICC arrest warrants for Israeli leaders as illegitimate.
02

Israel Funding

Disclosed contributions

  • Pro-Israel Republican billionaires
    Donations received from pro-Israel donors/PACs
    $960,000