AIPAC ties to Democratic leaders
The gist
FEC filings show AIPAC's PAC routed over $427,000 in donor money to House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
The incoming speaker takes its money even as AIPAC's brand frays among Democrats.
How it unfolded
- Aug 2025House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar joined lawmakers on an AIPAC-sponsored trip to Israel, and AIPAC-endorsed House Minority Whip Katherine Clark drew the group's praise after walking back comments decrying the "starvation and genocide and destruction of Gaza."
- 2025House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries broke ranks with AIPAC to also accept the endorsement of its rival organization, J Street.
- Mar 2026CNN reported Jeffries had repeatedly raised concerns to AIPAC leaders about their involvement in Democratic primaries and been repeatedly rebuffed.