Trump Appointee Exits Amid 'Controversy,' Not AIPAC Millions
The Hill reports that Stephen Ingrassia, Trump's pick for White House counselor, withdrew amidst unspecified 'controversy.' What they're not saying is that Ingrassia, as a senior partner at Polaris National Security, was deeply intertwined with hawkish, pro-Israel lobbying efforts . Polaris, for instance, hosted events featuring figures known for promoting aggressive foreign policy beneficial to
Israel's regional aims , a detail conveniently omitted in the 'controversy' narrative. The Hill calls it 'controversy,' we call it a policy agenda in search of a portfolio. One might wonder if the real 'controversy' wasn't Ingrassia’s past, but his potential future: a Trump counselor with a track record of advocacy that aligns perfectly with a certain well-funded lobbying giant. Perhaps The Hill's
definition of 'controversy' simply excludes any financial ties that lubricate the Washington war machine. After all, why complicate a simple narrative with actual money trails?