Is it permissible according to Halacha for Orthodox Jews to participate in secular government politics, and what are the boundaries we must maintain when engaging with political systems that may conflict with Torah values?

Politics is not a kosher pursuit for Jews; it necessitates dishonesty and compromise, and Halacha prohibits non-God-fearing individuals from leadership. The speaker considers all elections fraudulent, asserting Hashem alone determines leadership. Political activism distracts religious Jews from *teshuva* and Torah, a serious *bitul Torah*. While obeying secular law is mandatory unless it contradicts Torah, relying on any government or human leader for Jewish welfare is misguided. Only Hashem helps the Jewish people; all governments are problematic and often inimical to Torah.