GOP's 'Antisemitism' Outcry: Convenient When Israel Isn't the Target
When Marjorie Taylor Greene calls out money flowing to a foreign nation that doesn't benefit Americans, The Hill suddenly finds 'antisemitism.' Yet, for years, members of Congress who’ve accepted millions from AIPAC, like Rep. Steny Hoyer who received over $240,000 from pro-Israel groups (OpenSecrets.org), have been lauded. They vote for billions in military aid to a state the U.S. considers its
'closest ally' even as it actively undermines U.S. foreign policy. Where was The Hill's concern for 'foreign influence' then? The "honeymoon" only sours when U.S. politicians prioritize their own constituents over a foreign lobby. (Funny how that works.) This isn't about new antisemitism; it's about a shift in which forms of criticism are deemed palatable. Historically, figures like Pat Buchanan
were loudly condemned for positions critical of Israeli policy, yet the financial and political support for Israel remained unquestioned in mainstream media. The problem isn't antisemitism; it's U.S. politicians finally—if only partially and hypocritically—challenging the long-standing bipartisan consensus driven by groups like AIPAC (which spent $24 million on lobbying in 2022, per
OpenSecrets.org). But don't worry, The Hill assures us the 'honeymoon' is 'over' – until the next geopolitical crisis makes it convenient to renew those vows.