Congressman Seth Moulton Returns AIPAC Donations Citing Netanyahu Ties
Congressman Seth Moulton returned AIPAC donations, ceasing future support. He cited opposition to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and AIPAC's alignment with his government.
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Overview
- Congressman Seth Moulton, a centrist US Democrat, has returned donations received from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC).
- Moulton announced his decision to no longer accept financial support or endorsements from the influential pro-Israel lobbying group.
- The primary reason for Moulton's decision is his strong opposition to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government and policies.
- Moulton cited AIPAC's perceived alignment and close ties with Prime Minister Netanyahu's administration as a conflict with his own views.
- This move highlights growing tensions within the Democratic party regarding US-Israel relations and the role of lobbying groups.
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Congressman Seth Moulton returned AIPAC donations due to AIPAC's close alignment with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government, which he opposes.
No, Seth Moulton is not the only one. He follows Reps. Morgan McGarvey, Deborah Ross, and Valerie Foushee in rejecting AIPAC donations.
This move could highlight and exacerbate internal tensions within the Democratic Party regarding US-Israel relations and the role of lobbying groups like AIPAC.
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