A Guardian analysis reveals dozens of US Congress members and staffers took lavish, Aipac-funded trips to Israel since Oct 7, 2023, despite declining US public support for Israel's policies. The trips, costing over $4.2m, featured one-sided briefings and visits to settlements.
US Congressman Thomas Massie (R-KY) loses primary after 7 terms, attributed to his defiance of the Israel lobby and opposition to Trump, highlighting the lobby's significant influence in US politics.
Ed Gallrein, backed by Donald Trump and pro-Israel donors, defeats Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky's 4th congressional district primary with 54.9% of the vote, amid record spending and controversy over Israel lobby influence.
Rep. Thomas Massie faces a costly primary challenge in Kentucky, backed by Donald Trump and pro-Israel groups who oppose his stance on foreign policy. Massie is running against Ed Gallrein, who has received significant funding from Israel lobby organizations.
