Josh Shapiro says ‘weaponization’ of AIPAC’s politics is ‘a problem in our system’
Governor Josh Shapiro expressed concerns about the influence of AIPAC in American politics, describing its political endorsements as potentially dangerous. He warned against conflating criticism of AIPAC with antisemitism, emphasizing the need for respect and tolerance in political discourse. Shapiro's comments come amid heightened discussions about AIPAC's role in upcoming elections, particularly in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
- ▪Josh Shapiro criticized the 'weaponization' of AIPAC's politics in a recent interview.
- ▪He highlighted the dangers of conflating anti-AIPAC sentiments with antisemitism.
- ▪Shapiro's remarks come as AIPAC's influence is a key topic in the 2026 midterm elections.
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Gov. Josh Shapiro (D-PA) weighed in on the national conversation surrounding the American Israel Public Affairs Committee donating to and endorsing American political candidates, calling the “cynical” use of anti-AIPAC sentiments “a danger for our system.” AIPAC endorsements and donations from its associated PACs have become a central conversation in the 2026 midterm elections, as the group’s influence has played a significant role in primary elections in states such as Kentucky and New Jersey. Shapiro, who has been vocal about his own Jewish faith, warned in a Politico interview that aired Tuesday about the dangers of conflating anti-AIPAC sentiments and frustration with Jewish donors in elections.
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