AOC Faces Backlash for Blaming Pro-Israel Lobby in Democratic Losses

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's comments on AIPAC's influence draw accusations of anti-Semitism amid Democratic election defeats.

Ocasio-Cortez attributed Democrats' failure to win the House and Senate to AIPAC's influence, sparking significant criticism.
AIPAC spent $53 million supporting pro-Israel candidates, including efforts to unseat 'Squad' members Jamaal Bowman and Cori Bush.
Critics, including Jewish Democrats, accused Ocasio-Cortez of advancing anti-Semitic tropes by blaming a Jewish lobbying group.
Polls indicate strong American support for Israel, contradicting Ocasio-Cortez's claim of AIPAC promoting a 'wildly unpopular agenda.'
The controversy highlights ongoing tensions within the Democratic Party regarding its stance on Israel and special interest groups.