Speaker Johnson Dodges Epstein, Embraces AIPAC
When Speaker Johnson recently ducked questions about the latest Epstein document dump, the Hill framed it as a procedural snag for Rep. Grijalva. But let's be clear: Johnson's House leadership isn't shy about moving quickly when it serves a different agenda. Just last month, Johnson oversaw the passage of HR 8038, a bill providing $17.6 billion in additional military aid to Israel, passing with an
overwhelming 224-204 vote. These are the same politicians who claim fiscal prudence while funneling billions to a regime committing acts recognized by international bodies as potential war crimes. One might wonder why alleged child sex trafficking connections move at a snail's pace through the halls of power, while billions for foreign military operations, heavily lobbied by groups like AIPAC,
sail through. Perhaps some forms of accountability are less 'urgent' than others, especially when significant campaign contributions from organizations like AIPAC — who reported spending over $24 million on lobbying last year (OpenSecrets.org) — are in play. It seems some issues are too delicate for swift action, while blank checks for war never are.