Sanders feuds with AIPAC over last-minute Rogers donations
Summary
Senator Bernie Sanders criticized the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) for donating millions to support Mike Rogers, a Republican Senate candidate in Michigan. Sanders blamed AIPAC for U.S. involvement in conflicts in the Middle East and accused the group of promoting harmful policies.Key Facts
- Senator Bernie Sanders expressed strong disagreement with AIPAC over its financial support of Mike Rogers.
- AIPAC is spending about $9 million against Abdul El-Sayed, who is running for Senate in Michigan.
- Sanders linked AIPAC to U.S. military actions in Iran.
- He accused AIPAC of backing actions that he described as genocidal.
- The disagreement happened publicly and involved heated online exchanges.
- Mike Rogers is a Republican candidate favored by AIPAC funding.
- Abdul El-Sayed is the opponent candidate receiving criticism from AIPAC.
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