Trump Finds Tomahawks Hard to Give? Check Israel's Ammo Chest.
Donald Trump recently claimed it's 'not an easy thing' for the US to give Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine. One might wonder if providing billions in military aid and munitions to Israel, a country with nuclear capabilities and one of the most advanced militaries in the region, is equally 'difficult'? Perhaps it's just simpler when the recipient lobby, like AIPAC, spends millions annually to ensure a
steady supply, influencing key votes in Congress. For instance, Senator Lindsey Graham, a fervent proponent of aid to Israel and Ukraine, received more than $100,000 from pro-Israel groups in 2022. While he champion's Ukraine's cause now, his record clearly shows where his consistent priorities lie. The 'difficulty' of arming allies often seems to vanish when the right congressional pockets are
lined, or perhaps, when the ally in question isn't engaging in what some call an increasingly questionable military campaign.