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Once a Target of TrackAIPAC, Ro Khanna Gains Its Endorsement

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Once a Target of TrackAIPAC, Ro Khanna Gains Its Endorsement

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After a resounding primary victory and ahead of a potential presidential run in 2028, progressive California lawmaker Rep. Khanna, a Democrat representing parts of San Francisco’s Bay Area, is the first member of Congress to go from a target of TrackAIPAC’s online fury to the winner of its endorsement. Khanna has taken money from the liberal Zionist group, J Street, which opposed Gaza ceasefire attempts in 2023 but has since pushed for conditions on military aid to Israel. “Rejecting AIPAC money isn’t enough — every member of Congress must be clear on these issues.” Khanna’s TrackAIPAC endorsement, first reported by The Intercept, came after the lawmaker on June 10 became the initial signatory of a new pledge from TrackAIPAC called PEACE, the pledge to enforce American law, counter foreign influence and end war crimes. Among other commitments, candidates who sign the pledge swear off money from AIPAC and aligned groups, acknowledge Israel’s genocide in Gaza, oppose military aid to any country that commits human rights violations, and agree to stand against efforts in Congress to emmesh the U.S. and Israeli militaries . “I’m proud to be the first member of Congress to sign the PEACE Pledge to reject campaign contributions and political support from AIPAC, DMFI, and other groups that promote unconditional support for Israel,” Khanna told The Intercept in a statement. “The pledge also affirms my opposition to the genocide in Gaza and my commitment to voting against future military assistance to any country whose security forces are committing human rights violations. Rejecting AIPAC money isn’t enough — every member of Congress must be clear on these issues.” With the endorsement and the new pledge, TrackAIPAC is flexing its growing influence on the Capitol. TrackAIPAC’s founders said they want to offer a good-faith offramp for members of congress looking to evolve on Israel and Palestine. By the time they met, the group had removed the red card but did not grant him its green seal of approval. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y. has a green card and a positive label stating: “This candidate rejects Israel lobby contributions. This representative has a strong legislative record on Israel-Palestine issues.” Khanna had previously appealed to TrackAIPAC on social media, doubling down on his rejection of AIPAC support. By signing up, I agree to receive emails from The Intercept and to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use .

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After a resounding primary victory and ahead of a potential presidential run in 2028, progressive California lawmaker Rep. Ro Khanna has received the endorsement of the influential advocacy and watchdog group TrackAIPAC , known for posting red cards of lawmakers and candidates who receive money from the pro-Israel lobby. Khanna, a Democrat representing parts of San Francisco’s Bay Area, is the first member of Congress to go from a target of TrackAIPAC’s online fury to the winner of its endorsement. Though Khanna never took money from the pro-Israel lobby giant, the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, he received a red anti-endorsement card from TrackAIPAC in 2024 largely due to his legislative record. Khanna has taken money from the liberal Zionist group, J Street, which opposed Gaza ceasefire attempts in 2023 but has since pushed for conditions on military aid to Israel. “Rejecting AIPAC money isn’t enough — every member of Congress must be clear on these issues.” Khanna’s Track

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