Ethan Baker

Republican · U.S. House, MI-11

Baker has not spoken publicly on U.S. weapons or money for the government of Israel, or on U.S. aid to Palestinians. No statement was found in source-checked research across 7 sources.

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### Characterization of the conflict * **July 31, 2026:** Baker hosted six visiting Israeli mayors - three Jewish and three Arab - at Troy City Hall through the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program. Reflecting on the exchange, Baker stated, *"Despite coming from different backgrounds and experiences, we were reminded that strong communities are built through collaboration, mutual respect, and a shared commitment to public service"*. * **August 10, 2026:** Baker attended a panel and community discussion hosted by the American Jewish Committee (AJC) at Adat Shalom Synagogue, highlighting a favorite quote from the evening: *“You don't make peace with your friends, you make peace with your enemies”*.

*Sources: Mayor Ethan Baker Official Facebook Page (July 31, 2026; August 10, 2026)*.

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### Rhetoric and lobbying * **July 30, 2026:** Baker attended an event hosted by the Jewish Federation of Detroit featuring Ethiopian-Israeli advocate Sigal Kanotopsky. Baker characterized her work building bridges between communities as *"a powerful reminder of the resilience of the human spirit and the importance of standing against hatred and division"*. * **August 10, 2026:** Baker publicly praised the American Jewish Committee (AJC), writing that the organization *"has consistently provided education and guidance to elected Democrats, Republicans, and Independents throughout the country, from a Centrist position"*. * Baker has not issued public statements regarding federal lobbying organizations (such as AIPAC) or political fundraising surrounding Israel-related policy.

*Sources: Mayor Ethan Baker Official Facebook Page (July 30, 2026; August 10, 2026)*.

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### Safety and antisemitism * **Ongoing/Multi-year Initiative:** Baker signed on as a participating local official in the American Jewish Committee’s (AJC) *"Mayors United Against Antisemitism"* national initiative. * **March 23, 2026:** Baker visited a local Jewish Center in Troy, touring the facility, meeting with leadership, and publicly expressing strong municipal support and partnership for the local Jewish community. * **July 30, 2026:** Following a community gathering organized by the Jewish Federation of Detroit, Baker publicly emphasized the critical necessity of *"standing against hatred and division"*.

*Sources: American Jewish Committee ("Mayors United Against Antisemitism"); Mayor Ethan Baker Official Facebook Page (March 23, 2026; July 30, 2026)*.

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