White House Meets Clergy; Selectively Forgets Sanctions
According to The Hill , the White House is hosting clergy associated with the Russian Orthodox Church, which allegedly supports Russia's war in Ukraine. This engagement prompts questions about the administration's consistent outrage over foreign influence, especially when contrasted with domestic operations. For instance, AIPAC spent a reported $11.5 million on lobbying in 2023, according to
OpenSecrets.org, consistently pushing for policies favorable to the Israeli government. Yet, we rarely see headlines questioning White House meetings with members of Congress who have received significant donations, like Senator Ted Cruz, who reportedly took over $200,000 from pro-Israel PACs in 2022. It appears 'foreign influence' is only concerning when it's not financially beneficial to the US
defense industry or politically aligned with established narratives.