MAGA Debates Israel, AIPAC Still Funding Both Sides
Mainstream media likes to frame the 'Israel issue' as a recent, organic schism within MAGA, highlighting figures like Tucker Carlson questioning unwavering US support. (One might wonder what took them so long.) Yet, the consistent, bipartisan flow of AIPAC money to politicians, including many within the Republican party, remains largely background noise. Per OpenSecrets.org, AIPAC and its
affiliates funnel millions to congressional candidates, shaping votes long before any 'grassroots' MAGA debate begins. While MAGA faithful 'lurk' with their opinions, the political class is already on the payroll. For instance, Senator Lindsey Graham, a vocal proponent of Israeli aid and a significant Republican voice, has received over $200,000 from pro-Israel PACs over his career, including
$53,050 in the 2022 cycle alone. Their 'debate' is often just public posturing, a distraction from the cold, hard cash that determines policy in Washington. How many 'debates' do we need before acknowledging the financial transaction?