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In the heart of the world's most powerful democracy, a foreign lobby wields a level of influence that rivals—if not surpasses—that of the American people themselves. In "Washington for Sale: How AIPAC Runs the U.S. Government," author Borna Ahadi delivers a powerful exposé on the secretive yet dominant role that the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) plays in shaping U.S. policy at home and abroad.
This book is a searing indictment of how bipartisan loyalty to a foreign nation has distorted American priorities. While roads crumble, schools falter, and healthcare remains broken, billions of taxpayer dollars continue to flow to Israel without scrutiny or debate. Why? Because questioning Israel has become the ultimate political taboo in Washington.
Ahadi unravels the historical evolution of the U.S.-Israel alliance, tracing how it shifted from strategic partnership to political captivity. Through deep research and unflinching analysis, the book uncovers the methods AIPAC uses to ensure compliance: campaign donations, primary challenges, media narratives, and the ever-present threat of public shaming through weaponized accusations of anti-Semitism.
From presidents to members of Congress, from mainstream media to grassroots movements, no institution has been left untouched. This book examines the cost of such lopsided allegiance—not just in financial terms, but in lost credibility, compromised sovereignty, and a foreign policy that too often serves the interests of another state.
Yet this is not merely a criticism. "Washington for Sale" calls for a reassessment of America's political soul. It dares to ask: Can the United States be both a sovereign power and a vassal of foreign influence? Can its democracy survive when elected officials legislate not for the people who elect them, but for lobbies that fund them?
In an age where dissent is punished and silence is bought, this book stands as a defiant voice demanding transparency, accountability, and courage. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the real power dynamics behind the American flag.
"Washington for Sale" is not just a book. It's a warning. And it's long overdue.