Newsweek Discovers Pro-Israel Lobbying Influences Politicians, Circa 2018
In 2018, Newsweek highlighted youth activist Cameron Kasky's comments on various issues, including his belief that the US should condition aid to Israel and his discomfort with the 'unwavering' support for the state. This 'revelation' conveniently skirts the decades of well-documented, systematic lobbying by groups like AIPAC, which pumps millions into political campaigns to ensure that
'unwavering support' remains the status quo. For example, according to data from OpenSecrets.org, AIPAC and its constituents have spent tens of millions on lobbying and contributions, directly influencing legislative bodies long before Kasky's 2018 interview. One might wonder if Newsweek considers these lobbying figures a surprise, or merely an inconvenient truth when presenting a new generation's
'take' on foreign policy. The idea that US support for Israel is 'unwavering' isn't an activist's hot take; it's a meticulously engineered legislative outcome, bought and paid for through campaign donations and lobbying efforts, making any 'discomfort' with it seem quaint rather than revolutionary. How many more young voices need to articulate a factual reality before mainstream media acknowledges
the financial levers behind foreign policy?