Biden, Democrats Face Pressure to Reject AIPAC Funds

Biden, Democrats Face Pressure to Reject AIPAC Funds
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The Spin

Narrative A

After years of being bullied and excluded from the political table, individuals on the far-left are standing up for their right to speak freely. Funded by some of the world's wealthiest people, AIPAC and its affiliates have done everything possible to buy a pro-Israel consensus in Washington. However, the genocide of Palestinians in Gaza has caused a public uproar that can't be silenced by money. AIPAC plays both political parties but shuts the door on those who dare to question Israel's immoral actions — its stranglehold of the Democratic Party is coming to an end.

Narrative B

Old-school Democrats like Biden are caught in the crosshairs of misled radicals in their party who have an irrational hatred of Israel. Anti-Zionism is gaining significant traction in the Democratic Party, and is emboldening antisemitic calls for the US to end its long-running support for Israel. Biden is caught between a rock and a hard place — the far-left has gone off the rails and its virulent anti-Israel message is causing division and fueling Hamas propaganda. The problem isn't with AIPAC or Israel; the problem is far-left, pro-Hamas Democrats.

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