US Senator Kevin Cramer recently defended the United States aiding Israel in its war efforts against Iran, claiming that it’s the “biblical responsibility” of the nation to do so. His remarks angered voters in North Dakota, many of whom argued that the senator was misinterpreting the Bible to justify US involvement in the conflict.
In a recent interview, Cramer was asked by a journalist why the United States was at war with Iran. The Senator responded that there were “several good reasons” for the conflict, including taking out the Middle-Eastern nation’s nuclear capabilities. When the journalist pressed him further, noting that Iran does not actually possess nuclear weapons, Cramer shifted the conversation to the relationship between the United States and Israel.
According to the Senator, both nations are “ironclad partners,” and the US has a “biblical responsibility” to Israel. He also claimed that the relationship between the two countries should never be severed, particularly in the benefit of killers like Iran.”
North Dakota Senator Enrages Voters With His Strong Pro-Israel Stance
On social media, Cramer’s stance sparked outrage among many North Dakota residents, who argued that he was putting more effort into defending Israel’s interests than those of his own constituents: “Jesus… We need to stop electing people like this.”
Others took offense, arguing that Cramer seemed to be misleading people about what the Bible actually says: “We have a biblical obligation to welcome the foreigner and help the poor. We have a biblical obligation to care for the sick. We don’t have a biblical obligation to attack Iran because (enter excuse of the minute here).” Another North Dakota resident added, “The bible doesn’t even mention the USA.”
On the other hand, some folks were upset that Cramer’s argument was largely religious rather than political: “Separation of church and state is the only way.” Others reacted more jokingly, saying that the “2026 Holy Crusade was unexpected.”
Some commenters were angry that politicians often invoke religion while promoting actions that would be condemned by these same religions. “Didn’t realize that responsibility included running cover for blowing up schools,” one person said, likely referring to the recent bombing of a primary school during the US and Israeli military attacks on Iran.
