Israel's alleged influence on US political campaigns highlighted in conspiracy pieces

Two opinion articles assert that Israel, through lobbying groups such as the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), seeks to shape American political outcomes. One piece points to the 2026 Michigan U.S. Senate primary, claiming AIPAC spent nearly $30 million to support candidate Halley Stevens in an effort to defeat progressive challenger Abdul El‑Sayed. The article describes Stevens’ campaign financing, noting that AIPAC’s contribution represented about 60 % of the $50 million total spent on her race.

The other article links the alleged influence to a broader historical narrative, referencing a series of books that connect Israel to various U.S. political assassinations, including the 1949 death of former Defense Secretary James V. Forrestal. It suggests that Israeli agencies have used covert operations and financial channels to affect U.S. policy and leadership over decades.