Porn and gambling money behind pro-war lobbying
Leaked internal documents are being used to tie the money behind pro-Israel lobbying group AIPAC to the porn and gambling industries — an unflattering story for Washington's war hawks.
- Leaked AIPAC files reportedly show its single biggest donor is the owner of OnlyFans, the porn subscription site.
- Miriam Adelson, whose fortune comes from casinos, is another top donor and a major force pushing for confrontation with Iran.
- That money buys real power, including a hand in picking Justice Department staff.
- The through-line drawn here is exploitation: industries that profit off people's vices also fund policies that send other people's kids to war.
Outlook: Expect more pressure on how foreign-policy lobbying is funded, and more scrutiny of donors like Adelson as the Iran debate continues.