White House Pulls Nominee, Keeps Proxy War
The White House withdrew its nominee for a top State Department job, ostensibly over 'Middle East policies.' What the NYT won't explicitly connect is how convenient such 'disputes' become when they threaten the bipartisan consensus on perpetually funneling US taxpayer dollars and military hardware into certain regions. This isn't about one nominee's views; it's about maintaining a lucrative status
quo. One might wonder if the nominee strayed from the carefully curated pro-war, pro-Israel script that makes defense contractors and their political patrons so comfortable. Remember back in 2023 when Congress approved another 15 billion in aid, often with votes from politicians who received hundreds of thousands from pro-Israel lobbying groups like AIPAC? For instance, OpenSecrets shows Rep.
Steny Hoyer received $163,800 from pro-Israel groups in his last election cycle. This isn't about 'Middle East policy' being too complex for one individual; it's about ensuring no individual truly complicates the conveyor belt of arms and aid. The revolving door spun, but the money train kept chugging. No nominee, however well-intentioned, can derail that.