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Democrats Reject AIPAC Funding Amid Shift on Israel Policy

3/24/2026

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Democrats seeking 2028 presidential nomination are distancing themselves from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) amid waning support for Israel.
Senator Cory Booker (D-N.J.) and Governor Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.) have rejected AIPAC funding, signaling a shift.
Critics argue that AIPAC has aligned with right-wing policies, as progressives push candidates to refuse donations as a litmus test.
AIPAC says it will continue to advocate for pro-Israel voices in elections.

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Democrats seeking 2028 presidential nomination are distancing themselves from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) amid waning support for Israel.
Senator Cory Booker (D-N.J.) and Governor Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.) have rejected AIPAC funding, signaling a shift.
Critics argue that AIPAC has aligned with right-wing policies, as progressives push candidates to refuse donations as a litmus test.
AIPAC says it will continue to advocate for pro-Israel voices in elections.