Jon Voight claims daughter Angelina Jolie has been ‘influenced by antisemitic people’ to support Palestine

Jon Voight spoke out about daughter Angelina Jolie’s political stance — again. Frank Ockenfels 3 for Variety

Jon Voight may be reconciled with his once-estranged daughter, Angelina Jolie, but they still don’t see eye-to-eye about many things — particularly politics.

During an interview with Variety published on Tuesday, the “Midnight Cowboy” actor, 85, criticized Jolie’s ongoing support for Palestine, claiming she has fallen victim to antisemitic rhetoric.

“She has been exposed to propaganda,” he told the outlet. “She’s been influenced by antisemitic people.”

Voight, who has long been an outspoken supporter of Israel, admitted that his philanthropist daughter’s former role as a Special Envoy to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees has also played a role.

Voight claimed his daughter’s support for Palestine has been “influenced by antisemitic people.” AFP via Getty Images The actor, known for his far-right political opinions, called his daughter “ignorant.” Bloomberg via Getty Images

“Angie has a connection to the U.N., and she’s enjoyed speaking out for refugees,” he added. “But these people are not refugees.”

Despite her work with the international organization, Voight suggested the “Girl, Interrupted” actress is ill-informed because people in Hollywood “have no idea what’s going on.”

“They’re way off,” Voight, known for his right-wing political opinions, said. “It’s a bubble.” 

When the reporter pointed out that Voight himself lives in Beverly Hills and works in Hollywood, the actor then blamed the United Nations as a whole.

He claimed Jolie’s connection to Hollywood and the United Nations has also impacted her beliefs. WireImage The actress was formerly a Special Envoy to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. AFP via Getty Images

“I love my daughter. I don’t want to fight with my daughter,” he said heatedly. “But the fact is, I think she has been influenced by the U.N. From the beginning, it’s been awful with human rights. They call it human rights, but it’s just anti-Israel bashing.”  

“She’s ignorant of what the real stakes are and what the real story is because she’s in the loop of the United Nations,” he doubled down.

According to the outlet, Voight criticized Jolie’s “ignorance” numerous times during their interview, “like a candidate going after an opponent in a 30-second ad.”

A source close to the “Maleficent” star, 49, told Variety that she wishes her father “well” but “does not speak about him publicly.”

“Angie has a connection to the U.N., and she’s enjoyed speaking out for refugees,” he said. “But these people are not refugees.” MEGA The interviewer compared Voight’s bashing of his daughter to “a candidate going after an opponent in a 30-second ad.” Frank Ockenfels 3 for Variety

This isn’t the first time that Voight has publicly taken aim at his daughter’s political beliefs.

In November 2023, the “Deliverance” actor blasted Jolie after she voiced her support for Palestine and accused Israel of “deliberately bombing” Gaza, which she described as an “open-air prison” with “nowhere to flee.”

“I am very disappointed that my daughter, like so many, has no understanding of God’s honor, God’s truths,” he began an Instagram video.

Voight called for the Israeli army to “protect thy soil” and “thy people,” suggesting that any room for civility was squashed after Hamas’ Oct. 7 attacks.

Voight also slammed his daughter’s view on the Israel-Palestine war in November 2023. Getty Images At the time, he said he was “disappointed” by the actress’ stance. GC Images

“This is war,” he said. “It’s not going to be what the left thinks; it can’t be civil now.”

Jolie never responded to her father’s lengthy video and has continued to show her support for the people of Palestine.

Despite the father-daughter duo’s drastically different political beliefs, they’ve been working on their relationship for the last 15 years.

Jolie’s mother, Marcheline Bertrand, divorced the legendary actor, citing adultery, when she was just a toddler.

Despite his criticisms, the actor insisted that he loves his daughter and is “happy when Angie is happy.” Getty Images The father-daughter duo have had a rocky relationship for most of Jolie’s life. Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images

Due to their split, Jolie’s relationship with her father was tumultuous from a young age — and it only got worse as she got older.

However, things changed in 2007 when her mother died from ovarian and breast cancer at the age of 56.

“I love my daughter — that’s No. 1. I am happy when Angie is happy,” Voight insisted to Variety with tears in his eyes.

“When she’s having a tough time, I’m having a tough time. When she is down, I’m down.”