It’s not often that one of the most influential political lobbies loses. The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) has donated money to nearly every politician in Congress. And the return on their investment is great. Aside from Israel aid, they are also a driving force in Congress taking action against TikTok in a thinly veiled scheme to get content they don’t like censored. Thomas Massie has been one of few America First politicians who does not cater to foreign interest groups. Last night, Thomas Massie easily won his primary despite AIPAC spending $400000 attacking him.
AIPAC claims to have spent over $400,000 against me this election cycle. These were the results tonight: pic.twitter.com/PmQ0G2Ol7D
— Thomas Massie (@RepThomasMassie) May 22, 2024
As we've said, AIPAC was “not playing in” Massie's primary.
— AIPAC (@AIPAC) May 22, 2024
We're shining a spotlight on his atrocious anti-Israel record and making sure every Kentuckian knows that @RepThomasMassie votes with @AOC, @RashidaTlaib, and @IlhanMN against pro-Israel bills.
https://t.co/Y2mgzOxznY
As AIPAC tried to downplay their defeat, the internet was not willing to let it go.
Thomas Massie easily won reelection against one of America’s most powerful lobbies. Is this because AIPAC is not as powerful as they appear? Is this because Americans love voting for incumbents? In any case, politicians are often too afraid to fight for America’s interests instead of foreign interests.
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Based Massie.