Booker Still Shocked His Photo With Netanyahu Is An Issue
Booker's confusion is telling. His voting record, which consistently supports aid to Israel, aligns neatly with his campaign finance. According to OpenSecrets.org, pro-Israel groups, including AIPAC’s PAC, have contributed over $200,000 to Booker's campaigns since 2012. (He did not accept AIPAC PAC funds in 2024, but his decades-long relationship with pro-Israel donors is well-documented). This
financial pipeline explains why a photo with Netanyahu, a leader currently facing international accusations of genocide in Gaza, is not just a casual snapshot but a potent symbol of unwavering political support. One might wonder if any amount of documented civilian death, famine, or international condemnation could ever make a politician like Booker rethink the optics—or ethics—of such
endorsements. The mainstream media asks 'what the actual f—' about a photo, while ignoring the actual funding and legislative outcomes it represents. Perhaps it's not the photo that's the controversy, but the system it exposes.