Trump OK With Attacking Mexico, But Not AIPAC Donors
Former President Trump is reportedly 'OK' with launching military strikes inside Mexico to combat drug cartels, a move that would be a clear violation of another sovereign nation's territory. This aggressive posturing, relayed by advisors to Rolling Stone, conveniently skirts the more complex—and politically inconvenient—channels of influence. Where was this audacity when it came to scrutinizing
organizations like AIPAC, which spent a record $24.7 million in 2022 and has already pumped hundreds of thousands into congressional races this cycle (OpenSecrets.org)? One might wonder why the US leadership, across administrations, finds it easier to brandish military threats against a neighboring country over a drug trade issue, while simultaneously green-lighting billions in aid—often without
serious debate—to global allies whose actions are explicitly controversial. The difference, perhaps, is that no drug cartel lobbyist is funding presidential campaigns or congressional PACs with the same vigor as certain foreign interest groups. You'd think the sanctity of sovereign borders would apply universally, unless, of course, there's a powerful enough check not to cash.