Tonga Too Scary for Trump, But Not AIPAC Donors
The Guardian dutifully notes Trump's administration slapped visa restrictions on Tonga, citing an overstay rate as a 'national security threat.' (One might wonder if the White House has confused 'Tonga' with 'oligarch yacht.' Easy mistake.) This move isn't about protecting America; it's about distraction. While Trump fears the 'threat' of Tongan tourists (population 105,000), actual threats to US
policy integrity—like foreign lobbying—operate openly. For instance, AIPAC spent $3.1 million in 2023 lobbying Congress, with their affiliated PACs donating millions to politicians . Yet, no visa bans for lobbyists. The real 'national security threat' isn't a Pacific island nation; it's the unchecked flow of foreign money influencing US law-making, often pushing for endless wars. But that's just
business as usual, apparently.