AIPAC has US govt in 'chokehold': Ex-congressional staffer
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In an exclusive interview with PressTv, Rodney Martin, a former US legislative staffer, noted that the "chokehold" that Zionist lobbies used to have on US politicians is fading because of growing dissent.
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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken addresses the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) annual policy summit in Washington on June 05, 2023. (AFP)
According to Rodney Martin, a former US legislative staffer, the strong "American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC)" and other pro-"Israel" lobby groups in the United States have successfully choked the US government.
Martin, who is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, made the statements in an exclusive interview for PressTV on Wednesday, while remarking on Washington's stance of sending weaponry to "Israel" in its murderous campaign against Gaza.
Martin detailed how the US "flooding" the occupation with weapons was far from new, noting that AIPAC and other Zionist groups have "successfully placed a chokehold on the United States’ government, primarily historically on the Congress."
He noted the growing dissent within the Democratic Party regarding the war on Gaza and called it a "very positive development."
Martin detailed that the Republican Party was “dominated by rabid, racist Zionists" and expressed his belief that Donald Trump may "put an end" to the current predicament in some way, noting that he has not been happy with the Israeli Prime Minister recently.
"Trump has been outspoken in his criticism with the fact that the Jewish vote did not support him in the 2020 election. That is something that might be significant and come into play."
Martin believes that Trump will use the suffering US economy to cut support for "Israel" and Ukraine.
Meanwhile, on Monday, over 20 advocacy groups announced the formation of the "Reject AIPAC" alliance.
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The coalition comprises both major left-wing groups and organizations dedicated to Palestinian rights.
Martin called the coalition a new phenomenon since AIPAC has "dominated the US Congress on both sides of the political spectrum," adding that its "stranglehold" has been shaken off due to its aggression and "overreaction in Gaza," which they used as an excuse to ethnically cleanse the strip.
He noted, however, that until the coalition broadens and extends beyond a few outspoken Congress members, the occupation will continue to have a "blank check" and support from US politicians.
According to him, an even bigger positive development is the fact that the antisemitism excuse can no longer be used as used to be the case. Additionally, many Jewish groups in the US have joined in condemning Israeli actions in Gaza.
He reiterated that the movement would need "significant electoral success" in the Senate and House before any real change could be observed since Israeli lobbies “all work in unison in different facets."
