AIPAC Cuts Donor Access for 15 House Democrats Over $3.3 Billion Israel Aid Vote
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Updated · The New York Times · Jul 18
AIPAC Cuts Donor Access for 15 House Democrats Over $3.3 Billion Israel Aid Vote
3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Jul 18
Summary
Fifteen House Democrats endorsed by AIPAC for November re-election lost access Friday to the lobby group's online donor portal after voting to eliminate U.S. aid to Israel.
The punishment followed this week's failed amendment from Rep. Thomas Massie that sought to strip $3.3 billion in military and humanitarian aid to Israel from a foreign affairs spending bill.
AIPAC said it was disappointed by the 103 Democrats who backed the measure, and its donation page still listed some lawmakers — including No. 2 House Democrat Katherine Clark — but disabled contribution buttons.
The episode underscores a widening Democratic split over Israel and the Gaza war, with support for the country increasingly costly among young and left-leaning voters even as pro-Israel groups keep financial pressure on lawmakers.