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Rep. Moulton Rejects AIPAC Donations Amid Democratic Backlash

10/23/2025

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Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA) announced he will stop accepting donations from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) and return contributions, citing AIPAC's alignment with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government.
The move follows Democratic discontent with pro-Israel lobbying, as a poll shows 48% of Democratic voters would never support a candidate funded by AIPAC.
AIPAC faces backlash as it seeks to maintain influence in upcoming elections, particularly in Democratic primaries.

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Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA) announced he will stop accepting donations from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) and return contributions, citing AIPAC's alignment with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government.
The move follows Democratic discontent with pro-Israel lobbying, as a poll shows 48% of Democratic voters would never support a candidate funded by AIPAC.
AIPAC faces backlash as it seeks to maintain influence in upcoming elections, particularly in Democratic primaries.