Overview

• U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez dismissed American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC)'s political attack targeted at lawmakers, notably Rep. Thomas Massie, who rejected legislations endorsed by them.
• Ocasio-Cortez criticized AIPAC for endorsing candidates from both major political parties who unquestioningly support Israel's policies, including violent courses of action against civilians in Palestine.
• The New York congresswoman characterized AIPAC as an extremist organization that undermines U.S. democracy after they endorsed numerous participants of the January 6th insurrection.
• AIPAC has faced criticism in the past for spending millions of dollars to defeat progressive candidates who support Palestinian rights and pro-democracy reforms in the U.S.
• Ocasio-Cortez's comments denouncing AIPAC drew support from other members of Congress, such as Rep. Mark Pocan, who agreed that AIPAC's presence in U.S. politics has been toxic.