Miriam Adelson: Who is the Israeli billionaire backing Trump?
She has become a kingmaker in US Republican politics while also backing right-wing politics in Israel
www.middleeasteye.netHere are the latest publicly reported points about Miriam Adelson, based on available coverage up to mid-2025 and related reporting in 2026.
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Public profile and role: Miriam Adelson is a physician-turned-philanthropist and a prominent conservative political donor, known for her long-running influence in U.S. and Israeli conservative circles. She is often described as a major megadonor and a publisher/owner figure in media aligned with conservative causes. She has continued to play a central role in backing pro-Israel and Republican endeavours, including major fundraising activities and influencing candidate support. These characterizations appear across multiple profiles and reporting through 2021–2025 and have persisted in subsequent coverage [sources summarizing her impact as a donor and public figure].[3][5]
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Post-2021 activity and fundraising posture: After the death of her husband Sheldon Adelson in 2021, Miriam paused some giving but publicly signaled that she would remain deeply involved in political giving and in shaping advocacy for Israel and allied political aims. Reports indicate she held private discussions with Republican leaders and potential candidates, and that she intended to pace large donations closer to election cycles while maintaining a high level of influence behind the scenes. This pattern has been described in analyses of her renewed activity and statements to allies and reporters in 2021–2025.[1]
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Israel-related influence and media ownership: Adelson has remained a significant figure in Israeli public discourse, including ownership and publishing roles tied to Israel Hayom and other media interests, reinforcing her influence on policy discussions related to Israel. Her status as a major donor to pro-Israel causes and her media holdings are frequently noted in profiles and summaries of her career.[5][3]
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Coverage in late 2024–2025: Several outlets continued to note her role in the broader ecosystem of U.S. political fundraising and her connections with prominent Republican figures and pro-Israel advocacy during the 2024 election cycle. Public pieces highlighted her ongoing engagement with philanthropy, political networks, and media influence in both the U.S. and Israel.[6][7]
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Notable figures and affiliations: Adelson has been linked with high-profile Republican figures and organizations, including roles in supporting presidential campaigns and contributing to donor networks such as the Preserve America PAC; she has also been described as engaging with both U.S. and Israeli political spheres to advance shared goals.[3][6]
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