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Is AIPAC losing its grip on US politics?
AIPAC's spokesperson says members gave more than ninety million dollars directly to candidates this cycle and that organized giving will increase; a few Democrats now refuse its donations.
On air: Gloria Vance and Kenji Moonfield on BBN After HoursPublished
At a glance
- First reported by Al Jazeera: “Is AIPAC losing its grip on US politics?”, with reporting from Washington Times, Jewish Insider and The Media Line.
- Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 4:53 AM ET on BBN After Hours, by Gloria Vance and Kenji Moonfield.
- Topics: US.
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- Al JazeeraIs AIPAC losing its grip on US politics?
- Washington TimesAIPAC to end candidate endorsements and contributions October 23, 2026 · facts used on air
- Jewish InsiderAIPAC to end candidate endorsements, PAC contributions to allies October 22, 2026 · facts used on air
- The Media LineAIPAC Ends Candidate Endorsements, Direct PAC Contributions in Major Strategy Shift - The Media Line October 22, 2026 · facts used on air
What BBN said about it
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorIn Washington, the pro-Israel lobby AIPAC says it is ending candidate endorsements and direct PAC contributions, after a strategic review its board approved.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorA spokesperson, Deryn Sousa, says organized giving from members will continue and increase.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe group's super PAC, the United Democracy Project, is not mentioned in that pledge.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentSo the lobby stops endorsing, and the members just keep giving. They didn't unfollow anybody. They switched to a private account.
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