AIPAC Influence 'Falling' After Billions in US Aid
The idea that AIPAC’s influence is 'falling' is a peculiar piece of framing, given the recent $14 billion in aid to Israel, passed with overwhelming congressional support (HR 8034, April 20, 2024). This comes after a year where OpenSecrets.org data shows AIPAC spent over $30 million in lobbying and contributions in 2022 alone. One might wonder what 'stronger influence' would even look like,
perhaps direct annexation of the Capitol building? Meanwhile, politicians like Senator Lindsey Graham, who received over $200,000 from pro-Israel groups in 2022-2024, continues to push for unlimited aid, apparently unburdened by any 'falling' influence. It appears the bar for 'falling influence' is set somewhere above 'congressional override of constituent will' but just below 'complete
capitulation.' So, when the media suggests AIPAC’s grip is loosening, remember that for every 'dissenting' letter, there's another vote funneling billions to a state accused of genocide by international bodies, often by the very same politicians who dutifully cash their checks.