Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie criticized AIPAC’s decision to stop directly funding political candidates, accusing the group of funneling money elsewhere. The pro-Israel lobbying organization also announced plans to end candidate endorsements. Massie challenged the move on X on October 23, raising questions about its political financing and disclosure requirements.
What a joke! AIPAC has been funneling money through “democracy engine” instead of doing direct donations and bundling. I introduced a bill that would require AIPAC to disclose their influence campaigns just as others do under FARA. https://t.co/3cUZ4uq9O9
— Thomas Massie (@RepThomasMassie) October 23, 2026 His response followed an October 22 report from The Washington Post announcing AIPAC’s decision. “What a joke!” he wrote, accusing the group of funneling money through “democracy engine” instead of making direct donations and bundling contributions. He also pointed to a bill he introduced that would require AIPAC to disclose its influence campaigns. The legislation would require those disclosures “just as others do under FARA,” he said.
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